Author Betty Johansen's book "Darkness Under His Feet" is a Christian mystery novel that warns believers about charismatic doctrine through the story of newspaper editor Tobi Kirkland in fictional Deepwater, Texas.

Big Spring, United States, August 26, 2025 -- Betty Johansen's Christian mystery novel "Darkness Under His Feet," now available to download through the author's website, was written to serve as a cautionary tale for religious believers. The book blends mystery storytelling with spiritual warnings based on the author's personal experiences.

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Most Christians have been exposed to teachings from someone they consider charismatic. Yet, if they have any concerns, many lack the resources to understand them from a traditional biblical perspective. In her novel, Betty Johansen addresses this gap through narrative storytelling rather than the direct theological argument, which is more common.

The story follows Tobi Kirkland, city editor for a newspaper in fictional Deepwater, Texas, who faces suspicion of murdering a previous employer who recently moved to town. Throughout her trials, Tobi finds comfort in the Bible, believing God works secretly to care for His children during difficult circumstances.

"I wasted about 20 years of my life spiritually speaking, involved in charismatic doctrine," explains Johansen. "When I realized those beliefs were unscriptural, I wrote novels hoping to warn other believers not to follow the same path."

The book's title comes from Psalm 18:9, where David describes God's dramatic response to his distress. Johansen uses this biblical imagery to explore themes of divine protection and God's hidden work during believers' darkest moments. She also draws from her background as a West Texas science teacher who transitioned to writing later in life, and her educational experience teaching chemistry and integrated physics provides the skills that she applies to examining religious movements and biblical interpretation.

"Darkness Under His Feet" represents the first in a series addressing charismatic influences. The sequel, "Out of Darkness," continues exploring these themes through many of the same characters confronting a new mystery and maintaining Johansen's commitment to clean fiction while tackling serious spiritual topics.

The novel targets Christian readers seeking mystery entertainment combined with doctrinal awareness. It appeals particularly to believers interested in understanding potential concerns with charismatic practices while enjoying engaging storytelling. Johansen's approach involves creating authentic characters who face real spiritual challenges while discovering biblical truth. Her stories combine traditional mystery elements with faith-based themes that encourage readers to examine their own beliefs against Scripture.

For more information about Betty Johansen's doctrinally-focused Christian mysteries, visit https://bettyjohansen.com

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Name: Betty Johansen
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Organization: Wordsmith World
Address: Texas, Big Spring, Texas 79720, United States
Website: https://bettyjohansen.com/

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