Chris Bohjalian

7 summariesHistorical Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

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.

Books by Chris Bohjalian

7 books available

Midwives
Chris Bohjalian
4.0 (151k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
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.
The Flight Attendant
Chris Bohjalian
3.5 (47k) average on GoodreadsThriller
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.
The Double Bind
Chris Bohjalian
3.6 (27k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
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.
The Guest Room
Chris Bohjalian
3.7 (27k) average on GoodreadsThriller
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.
The Light in the Ruins
Chris Bohjalian
3.7 (27k) average on GoodreadsThriller
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.
Skeletons at the Feast
Chris Bohjalian
4.0 (24k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
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.
Before You Know Kindness
Chris Bohjalian
3.5 (11k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
A father's life is uncertain after his teenage daughter accidentally shoots him, revealing family secrets and societal divisions.