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Chris Bohjalian

Chris Bohjalian is a prolific author known for his gripping novels that often explore complex moral and ethical dilemmas. His works, including the bestselling 'Midwives,' 'The Double Bind,' and 'The Guest Room,' have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated readership. Bohjalian's writing is often characterized by its suspenseful plots, well-developed characters, and insightful social commentary.

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Genres:Thriller, Mystery, Literary Fiction +2 more
Thriller
Mystery
Literary Fiction
Historical Fiction
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Books by Chris Bohjalian

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The Guest Room

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Thriller

3.7(26,884)

A suburban bachelor party ends in murder when two escorts kill their bodyguards, destroying a man's life, marriage, and freedom as he gets caught up in crime and escape.

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Before You Know Kindness

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Literary Fiction

3.5(10,728)

A father's life is uncertain after his teenage daughter accidentally shoots him, revealing family secrets and societal divisions.

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The Double Bind

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Literary Fiction

3.6(27,032)

A college student, recovering from an assault, becomes obsessed with a homeless man's past, finding photographs that hint at a glamorous life and a connection to her own Long Island childhood, blurring reality, memory, and echoes of The Great Gatsby.

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Skeletons at the Feast

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Historical Fiction

4.0(23,591)

In 1945, a Prussian aristocrat, her Scottish POW lover, and a Jewish corporal hiding his identity flee west through the collapsing Third Reich, testing their love, loyalty, and will to survive.

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Midwives

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Historical Fiction

4.0(150,722)

In 1981 rural Vermont, a dedicated midwife performs an emergency C-section during a blizzard to save a baby, leading to a murder trial as her daughter recounts the community's struggle with truth and guilt.

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The Light in the Ruins

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Thriller

3.7(26,603)

In war-torn Tuscany, a noble family's villa turns from refuge to prison under Nazi rule; years later, a serial killer targets the survivors, forcing a haunted detective to uncover dark secrets tied to her own past.

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The Flight Attendant

by Chris Bohjalian

Fiction
Thriller

3.5(47,355)

A flight attendant prone to blackouts wakes up next to a dead man in Dubai and must untangle a web of lies and fragmented memories to prove her innocence or face the terrifying truth.