Welcome to the Blog Tour for Echoes of Darkness by Darlene L. Turner, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Echoes of Darkness
Author: Darlene L. Turner
Publisher: Love Inspired Trade
Release Date: June 24, 2025
Genre: Christian Suspense/Romantic Thriller
A serial killer stalks a small town, and a police officer must face her family’s dark past to catch him.
The sleepy community of Kenorapeake Falls in northern Ontario seems like somewhere Constable Oaklynn Brock can finally outrun her violent past. That is, until she’s assigned to investigate a series of suspicious deaths. She can’t reveal that she knows how serial killers think because she grew up with one. Yet the eerie similarities between these murders and those committed by her father, known as the Suicide Slayer, hint at a copycat in their midst. But why here and why now?
Caleb Greene of the Canadian Watchers Squad, a special task force, has his own reasons to be wary of working alongside Oaklynn. But with rumors of a local cult known as the Light Paragons gaining power, the stakes are too high to refuse.
As they explore connections between the killings and cult, Oaklynn and Caleb are forced to confront old secrets…and a terrifying new threat. Someone is watching Oaklynn’s every move. They know exactly who she is and what she might be capable of. And soon her biggest fear isn’t just having her past exposed, but that a killer will turn whatever days she has left into a living nightmare…
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About the Author
Darlene L. Turner is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author known for her high-octane stories and riveting twists. Sparked by Nancy Drew, she’s turned her love of solving mysteries into her writing, believing readers will be captured by her plots, inspired by her strong characters, and moved by her inspirational message. Dubbed “the plaid queen” for her love of everything plaid, Darlene resides with her husband Jeff in Ontario, Canada. You can connect with Darlene at www.darlenelturner.com where there’s suspense beyond borders.
Author Guest Post
Balancing Light and Darkness: On Writing Christian Suspense By Darlene L. Turner
I’ve always been drawn to the edge of danger—the kind that makes your heart race, your palms sweat, and your breath catch. But not just for the adrenaline rush. It’s in those dark places where the light of God shines the brightest.
In my opinion, that’s the heart of Christian suspense.
Writing stories that blend faith and fear, truth and tension, light and darkness, isn’t just about creating a page-turning plot. It’s about pointing readers to the One who never leaves us—even when the night closes in. Yes, my characters face danger, betrayal, and heartbreak. But they never face it alone. Not really.
Still, writing that kind of story takes balance.
We can’t pretend evil doesn’t exist. Our world is full of it. And our stories should reflect that reality—honestly, but carefully. Whether it’s a cold-blooded killer, a long-buried secret, or a devastating loss, the darkness needs to feel real. Tangible.
But here's the key: we don't stay in the shadows. We walk through them. And we take the reader with us—step by trembling step—until we reach the light on the other side.
That’s where hope lives.
The faith element in Christian suspense doesn’t have to be preachy. In fact, it shouldn’t be. It needs to be authentic. Organic. Woven into the fabric of the story and the heartbeat of the characters. Maybe it’s a whispered prayer in a moment of desperation. A verse remembered at just the right time. Or the quiet realization that God was there all along, even when everything else fell apart.
Sometimes my characters struggle to believe that. Me too. That’s okay. Faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about clinging to the truth even when everything in us wants to let go.
And when that faith ignites in the middle of chaos? That’s powerful storytelling.
As Christian suspense authors, we also carry the responsibility of discernment. We must ask ourselves: Is this scene necessary? Is it edifying? Is it truthful without being gratuitous? Darkness should never be used for shock value or entertainment. Instead, it must serve the story’s greater purpose—revealing the power of light.
I also believe in justice. In showing that evil doesn’t get the last word. Yes, the tension will rise. The threats will come. The bullets may fly. But in the end, truth wins. Love wins. God wins.
That’s the promise I write toward in every book.
So, if you’re a writer navigating how to balance light and darkness in your stories, here’s my encouragement: don’t be afraid to write the hard scenes. Let your characters fall. Let them wrestle. Let them face danger that shakes them to their core.
But don’t leave them there.
Because the world needs stories where light breaks through. Where faith overcomes fear. Where even in the darkest moments, readers are reminded that God is still working. Still present. Still victorious.
The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5)
That’s the heart of Christian suspense. And it’s why I keep writing.
Tour Giveaway
(4) winners will each receive a $25 Amazon eGift Card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight June 23, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on June 30, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. Open internationally. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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