Dead Drop
Free Mystery
A snowed-in crypto caper with Riley Carter, digital danger, and real-world stakes.
Read MoreFree Christian mystery novella
Start with Dead Drop, a Riley Carter mystery about crypto chaos, digital deception, and faith under pressure.
"Enjoyable read, engaging from the first page."
"A great hook... some good twists."
Start free. Then choose your lane: cozy Christian mystery, faith-forward thriller, tactical prequel, or a story for young readers.
Free Mystery
A snowed-in crypto caper with Riley Carter, digital danger, and real-world stakes.
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Mystery Comedy
The Internet's least-qualified PI takes on a real kidnapping and her own collapse.
Read More"Enjoyable read, engaging from the first page."
Christian Thriller
A San Diego thriller where global danger collides with one man's redemption.
Read More"Fast paced, lots of action... some good twists."
For Young Readers
A little bear with a big dream, a wild dino wish, and a warm family read-aloud spirit.
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Prequel Novella
A compact spy prequel with tactical pressure, loyalty, and moral turns.
Read More"A gripping lead-in to Liberator."
J.P. Burten writes fast, funny, suspenseful fiction for readers who want stories with teeth and faith with a backbone.
His books move from cozy digital mysteries to bold Christian thrillers, always grounded in the conviction that grace matters in the middle of danger.
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