Uncover Hidden Dangers in the Woods with Obscurity – A Gripping Mystery by USA Today Bestselling Author Christy Barritt

About the Book

Obscurity is the thrilling fifth installment in USA Today bestselling author Christy Barritt’s Pros and Cons Mystery series. When darkness falls in Blackridge Forest, survival depends on more than just skill—it requires confronting the truths you’ve been hiding. Private investigator Olive Sterling and her new colleague Jason respond to a desperate plea when the daughter of a tech billionaire vanishes while hiking near Pinecrest. With seven other hikers missing over three years and a cryptic final text message, Olive must unravel a sinister mystery before the new moon claims another victim.

About the Author

Christy Barritt is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author whose books have sold more than three million copies. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Suspense and Mystery, have been twice nominated for the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award, and have finaled for both a Carol Award and Foreword Magazine’s Book of the Year. USA Today has called her books “scary, funny, passionate, and quirky”, and she writes clean mystery and romantic suspense with underlying messages of faith. When not crafting page-turning thrillers, Christy splits her time between Virginia and Hatteras Island, North Carolina.

Who Is This Book For?

Obscurity is perfect for readers who crave psychological suspense mixed with clean romance and faith-based themes. If you love mystery series featuring strong female protagonists, small-town secrets, and edge-of-your-seat tension without graphic content, this book is for you. Fans of authors like Lynette Eason, Dani Pettrey, and Colleen Coble will devour this installment. Whether you’re following the Pros and Cons series or discovering Christy Barritt for the first time, this gripping mystery delivers everything you want: danger, intrigue, complex characters, and a race against time that will keep you reading late into the night.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Obscurity part of a series, or can I read it as a standalone?
Obscurity is Book 5 in the Pros and Cons Mystery series by Christy Barritt. While it can be enjoyed on its own, reading the previous books (Misdirection, Smokescreen, Deception, and Artifice) will give you deeper insight into Olive Sterling’s character development and her complex relationship with Jason. Each book features a complete mystery that gets solved by the end.

Q: Are Christy Barritt’s mystery books appropriate for Christian readers?
Yes! Christy Barritt writes clean mystery and suspense novels with underlying faith-based messages. Her books contain no graphic violence, explicit content, or profanity, making them perfect for Christian readers who enjoy suspenseful mysteries without compromising their values. The Pros and Cons series combines thrilling investigations with authentic faith themes woven naturally into the storyline.

Q: What makes Obscurity different from other mystery thrillers?
Obscurity combines psychological suspense with clean romance and a unique setting—an abandoned mining town transformed into a deadly maze in the dark forests of Blackridge. The mystery features a compelling female private investigator, complex character dynamics, and a time-sensitive investigation with real stakes. Unlike graphic thrillers, this book delivers heart-pounding tension and clever plot twists while maintaining clean content suitable for all adult readers.

Q: Who is the main character in the Pros and Cons Mystery series?
Olive Sterling is the protagonist of the Pros and Cons Mystery series. She’s a skilled private investigator with a complicated past and exceptional instincts for solving cases. Throughout the series, readers watch Olive navigate dangerous investigations while dealing with personal challenges and her evolving relationship with her colleague Jason. Her determination, intelligence, and vulnerability make her a relatable and engaging character.

Q: How many books are in the Pros and Cons Mystery series by Christy Barritt?
The Pros and Cons Mystery series currently has six books planned: Misdirection (Book 1), Smokescreen (Book 2), Deception (Book 3), Artifice (Book 4), Obscurity (Book 5), and Enigma (Book 6). Each book features a self-contained mystery while advancing the overarching character relationships and storylines throughout the series. Fans of suspenseful mystery series with strong character development will love following Olive Sterling’s journey.