Chris Goff
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Chris Goff

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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Chris Goff is an award-winning author of eight novels—six based on environmental themes and two in a new international thriller series. Her bestselling Birdwatcher's Mysteries have been nominated for several WILLA Literary Awards and a Colorado Authors' League Awards. Tony Hillerman, the New York Times bestselling author of the Navajo mystery series, said, "You don't have to be a bird lover to fall in love with Christine Goff's charming Birdwatcher's Mysteries;" while David Morrell, the New York Times bestselling author of Murder as a Fine Art, called it "a wonderfully clever, charming, and addictive series." The series is currently published by Sharpe Books. There are currently two books in Goff’s international thriller series. Red Sky, her most recent book, came out in June 2017 to critical acclaim and was a finalist for a 2018 Colorado Book Award. Her series debut, Dark Waters, was dubbed “a sure bet for fans of international thrillers" by Booklist, nominated for the 2016 Colorado Book Award, the 2016 Anthony Award for Best Crime Fiction Audiobook, and published internationally. Manhattan Book Review called it "Absolutely masterful..." Goff began her career writing non-fiction, penning columns for several local newspapers in Summit County, Colorado, as well as articles for regional and national publication. Later she edited rock and ice-climbing guides for Chockstone Press and worked in graphic production for “Living the Good News,” a division of The Morehouse Publishing Group. A long-standing member of multiple writing organizations, she serves on several national boards, including: International Association of Crime Writers and Sisters in Crime. The program coordinator for Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book, she lives in Colorado. PRAISE FOR BIRDWATCHER'S MYSTERY SERIES ​ "You don't have to be a bird lover to fall in love with Christine Goff's charming Birdwatcher's Mysteries." — Tony Hillerman, New York Times bestselling author of the Leaphorn and Chee novels. ​ "The birds of the Rocky Mountains will warm the binoculars of birders who have waited a lifetime to see real stories about birds in a popular novel." — Birding Business Magazine ​ "A wonderfully clever, charming, and addictive series." — David Morrell, author of Murder as a Fine Art. ​ "Very entertaining. Birders and nature lovers alike will enjoy this new twist on the cozy mystery." — The Mystery Reader PRAISE FOR RED SKY ​ A fine sequel to 2015’s Dark Waters ." — Publishers Weekly ​ “Jordan makes a fine lead character. Give this to readers who like Matthew Palmer’s blend of diplomacy and thrills.” — Booklist "Suspenseful and entertaining. Chris Goff writes with a sure hand and knows how to keep the reader turning the pages... Add her name to the growing list of excellent female thriller writers such as Taylor Stevens, Jamie Freveletti and Zoe Sharp." — Deadly Pleasures​ "Goff excels in setting the hook..." ​ — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR DARK WATERS ​ "Great characters, action and location--altogether terrific." — Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author ​ "Strong first thriller." — Publishers Weekly ​​ "Goff reveals a knack for thrillers. A sure bet for fans of international thrillers." ​ — Booklist ​ "Whip-smart, informed, and tightly woven, Chris Goff's international thriller Dark Waters reeks of authenticity and intrigue. Through her frank depictions of modern-day Israel, and on the backs of nuanced characters, Goff has fashioned a story that unfolds at a blistering pace, and feels like it all could happen tomorrow. Writing like a seasoned pro, she crushes the genre in her debut effort." — Mark Sullivan, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Private L.A. and Thief ​ "Goff combines cultural detail, rich geographic description, and countless plot twists to create an engaging and satisfying thriller." — Foreword Reviews
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