Scott Derrickson is a Christian filmmaker. Interestingly enough, he mostly makes horror films. (“Dr. Strange” and the Keanu Reeves version of “The Day the Earth Stood Still” are exceptions.) Derrickson’s films are not made for exclusively Christian audiences, and they do not appear to be overtly Christian. The spiritual elements are not shoe-horned into the plot to make a point, but are woven subtly and organically into the story structure. Derrickson describes his approach to filmmaking as “truth in the dark.” In films like “The Exorcism of Emily Rose” and “Deliver Us from Evil,” hope and goodness show up in dark and unexpected places. I first learned about Scott’s work when I attended the Damah Film Festival in Culver City, California, a few years back. He spoke, received an award, and showed us one of his student films. And he talked about “truth in the dark.” (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0220600/) http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/june-web-only/prayer-dark-mysticism-and-flannery-conversation-with-scott-.html
In Chinchuba, Mike Casey has his own approach to “truth in the dark.” Street evangelist and bouncer Kevin Croix is an intimidating figure who would look more at home in a wrestling ring or a street fight than a church, but appearances are deceiving. Croix is a spiritual warrior who shines the light of God into dark places where angels would fear to tread—or, perhaps, they are the only ones who would not fear to venture into such places. His involvement in the story is subtle. He only appears a couple of times before assuming a key role in the climactic events at the end of the book. What happens? Well, you’ll just have to read that part for yourself.
You can read about Chinchuba on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Chinchuba-Kevin-Michael-Casey/dp/0972554963/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1509103961&sr=8-1&keywords=chinchuba.