Courage by Darkness

Courage by Darkness is the fourth entry in Jeri Massi's Peabody Adventure Series, published by Bob Jones University Press, and it stands out for how naturally the faith content is woven into the story. Jean Derwood heads to Alabama hoping to prove her bravery through dramatic action and discovers instead that real courage looks nothing like she imagined — it's rooted in accepting who God made her to be. Reviewers praise Massi's characters as realistic and relatable, and the faith lessons feel organic rather than preachy. It's ideal for Christian families and grades 3–6. The honest caveats are practical: it's the fourth book in a series, so some prior context helps, and as a Bob Jones University Press title, mainstream discoverability is limited. Within its audience, it's excellent.