What are some popular clean Christian fiction authors?

Jan Karon's 'Mitford' series is quite popular. It's set in a small town and follows the life of an Episcopal priest, Father Tim. The series is full of heartwarming stories about the community, relationships, and the role of faith in everyday life. Another popular one is Beverly Lewis's books, especially those in the 'Amish' series. She gives readers a peek into the Amish way of life and how their Christian faith shapes their values, family, and community.

Francine Rivers is also a very popular Christian fiction author. Her books often explore historical settings. For example, 'Redeeming Love' is a retelling of the story of Hosea set in the 1850s California Gold Rush. It shows themes of God's love, forgiveness, and redemption through the characters' experiences.

C.S. Lewis has 'The Screwtape Letters'. In this work, it gives a unique perspective as it is written as letters from a senior demon to a junior demon. It offers insights into the nature of temptation and the spiritual battle. Another of his works is 'Till We Have Faces' which is a more complex exploration of themes like love, jealousy, and the nature of the divine.

Some readers really like 'Becky Wade' novels in the clean Christian romance category. Her books such as 'My Stubborn Heart' are full of relatable characters and sweet love stories. They also incorporate strong Christian beliefs and values. Then there's 'Colleen Coble' with novels like 'The Inn at Ocean's Edge'. Her stories often have elements of mystery along with the clean Christian romance, which makes them quite engaging.

One popular author is Janette Oke. Her works, such as the 'Love Comes Softly' series, are well - loved in the Christian romance genre. These stories are set in the past and show how love can develop in a simple, God - fearing way. Also, Beverly Lewis is renowned for her Amish - themed Christian romance novels. She delves into the unique culture of the Amish while also telling beautiful love stories with strong Christian values.

C.S. Lewis is very popular. His works like 'The Screwtape Letters' offer unique perspectives on Christian concepts in a fictional and engaging way. Another one is J.R.R. Tolkien. While not as overtly Christian as Lewis in some ways, his works like 'The Lord of the Rings' are influenced by his Christian beliefs and have themes of good vs. evil, sacrifice, etc.

Some popular clean Christian fiction books include 'Redeeming Love' by Francine Rivers. This book is a retelling of the story of Hosea set in the California Gold Rush. It beautifully portrays God's love for us. 'A Lineage of Grace' by the same author also stands out. It tells the stories of five women in the lineage of Jesus. 'The Mark of the Lion' series by Francine Rivers is also a great choice, as it takes readers to the time of the early Christian church.

Francine Rivers' 'A Voice in the Wind' is quite popular. It tells a story set in the Roman Empire era with strong Christian elements.

One characteristic is the presence of strong Christian values. For example, stories often emphasize faith, hope, and love. Another is the accurate historical setting. It should depict the time period correctly. Like in books set in the Middle Ages, the social and cultural aspects are properly shown. Also, they are clean, which means no vulgar language or inappropriate scenes.

One great example is 'The Hiding Place' by Corrie ten Boom. It tells the true story of her family's experience during the Nazi occupation in a very Christian - centered way. Another is 'Ben - Hur: A Tale of the Christ' which is set in the time of Jesus and shows Christian values through the story of a young man's journey. And 'Christy' by Catherine Marshall, which is about a young teacher in the Appalachian mountains and her experiences with the local people while also having strong Christian themes.