Wordsmith World announces the publication of two Christian mystery novels by West Texas author Betty Johansen. The books, 'Lilli's Song' and 'Hawaiian Wildflower' offer suspenseful, clean entertainment for younger adult audiences.
-- The recently announced novels from Betty Johansen fill a documented gap in novels written for young adults that offer intense plots without graphic violence or mature language and themes. These titles - 'Lilli's Song' and 'Hawaiian Wildflower' - deliver thrills while respecting moral boundaries.
Interested parties can learn more at https://bettyjohansen.com/2023/08/02/christian-mysteries-why-i-love-them/
Christian fiction books are growing in popularity, especially in the mystery and suspense genres, hitting $85 million in sales in 2021, according to data from USA Today. Sales have grown nearly every consecutive quarter since then, with at least half of adult readers purchasing at least one Christian title every year. Christian YA mysteries often build suspense through psychology rather than gore, and deliver thrills through character development and plot complexity rather than sexual content or gritty language.
Rather than conflicting with family values, the novels published by Wordsmith World follow biblical patterns of creation, ruin, redemption, and restoration, a framework that distinguishes Christian mysteries from secular thrillers. This model gives young readers meaningful stories that reinforce Christian principles without heavy-handed preaching.
Each book, written by West Texas author Betty Johansen, begins with a world of moral order, introduces a crime that shatters that peace, follows protagonists who seek truth and justice, and concludes with restoration of the community.
Johansen's characters face genuine moral dilemmas and real dangers, creating authentic tension, but resolve conflicts through faith-based decision-making rather than violence or deception. This approach creates internal conflict that proves far more compelling than external action sequences alone, as readers watch protagonists struggle to do what is right even when circumstances make it difficult. Furthermore, characters in Christian mysteries often make faith-based decisions under pressure, teaching valuable moral lessons while maintaining page-turning suspense.
A unique voice in the Christian YA literature world, Johansen taught science for many years in West Texas before dedicating herself more fully to writing what she describes as clean, cozy mysteries that omit unnecessarily dark themes and scenes. This deliberate artistic choice reflects her own reading preferences and her commitment to creating fiction that entertains without compromising on values.
For more information about these and other titles, visit https://bettyjohansen.com/
Contact Info:
Name: Betty Johansen
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Organization: Wordsmith World
Address: Texas, Big Spring, Texas 79720, United States
Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/
Source: NewsNetwork
Release ID: 89183935
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