In my romantic suspense Whispers in the Dark, my heroine is an archaeology Masters student working at the fictional “Lost Valley.” Whispers in the Dark is romantic suspense with archaeology and intrigue among ancient Southwest ruins. Reviewers give it a 4.3 star average: “A great read with a strong plot line & likeable characters!” Whispers in […]
I’ve lived in 10 states (from Alaska to Rhode Island) and one foreign country (Saudi Arabia, as a child), so I always had trouble answering “Where are you from?” But when I moved to New Mexico, it felt like home. I’ve now been here twice as long as I’ve lived anywhere else. The desert Southwest […]
A legendary treasure hunt in the dramatic – and deadly – New Mexico desert…. Reviewers give it a 4.4 star average: “The story has it all – action, romance, danger, intrigue, lost treasure, not to mention a sizzling relationship….” The Mad Monk’s Treasure, “Smart romance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” is free 8/24-27,normally 99 cents […]
Kris Bock has lived in 10 states and one foreign country. She started school in Saudi Arabia and lived in an American camp there for six years. Family vacations took her around the world, from African safaris to Austrian ski trips to visits to Grandpa’s Nebraska farm. This early exposure to other people and cultures […]
Counterfeits An Art Theft Romantic Suspense Painter Jenny Kinley has spent the last decade struggling in the New York art world. Her grandmother’s sudden death brings her home to New Mexico, but inheriting the children’s art camp her grandmother ran is more of a burden than a gift. How can she give up her lifelong […]
Whispers in the Dark Young archeologist Kylie Hafford heads to the remote Puebloan ruins of Lost Valley, Colorado, to excavate. Her first exploration of the crumbling ruins ends in a confrontation with a gorgeous, angry man who looks like a warrior from the Pueblo’s ancient past. If only Danesh weren’t so aggravating… and fascinating. Then she literally stumbles […]
22-year-old Audra Needham is back in her small New Mexico hometown. She just wants to fit in, work hard, and help her younger brother. Going for a walk in the woods with her former crush, Jay, seems like a harmless distraction. Until they stumble on a body. Jay, who has secrets of his own to […]
When Camille Dagneau surprises a strange man in the college machine shop she runs, she is ready for battle. Ryan MacAllister seems equally suspicious of her, but he insists he’s merely looking for his missing uncle, who has disappeared while hunting for a lost treasure. He believes Camie is the key to finding the treasure, […]
Rebecca Westin is shocked to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buried treasure – but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to it. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from her half-siblings, who are determined to find the treasure first and keep […]
The Mad Monk’s Treasure, “Smart romance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” is currently free at all e-book retailers. A legendary treasure hunt in the dramatic – and deadly – New Mexico desert…. Reviewers give it a 4.7 star average: “The story has it all – action, romance, danger, intrigue, lost treasure, not to mention a […]
Praise for The Mad Monk’s Treasure: “The action never stopped …. It was adventure and romance at its best.” “I couldn’t put this book down. You’ll love it.” 4.7 out of 5 stars with 44 Amazon reviews Now FREE at various ebook retailers! Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple iBooks Kobo Google Play Ordinary Women, Extraordinary […]
Counterfeits An Art Theft Romantic Suspense Painter Jenny Kinley has spent the last decade struggling in the New York art world. Her grandmother’s sudden death brings her home to New Mexico, but inheriting the children’s art camp her grandmother ran is more of a burden than a gift. How can she give up her lifelong […]
Howdy from New Mexico! I write romantic suspense for adults, and a variety of books – including fantasy – for children. The lovely TRS hosts said I could stop by today to share some of my children’s fantasy novels at the party. Here’s the Haunted series, for ages nine and up: Thirteen-year-old Jon and his […]
Whispers in the Dark: Kylie Hafford craves adventure when she heads to the remote Puebloan ruins of Lost Valley, Colorado, to excavate. Romance isn’t in her plans, but she soon meets two sexy men: Danesh looks like a warrior from the Pueblo’s ancient past, and Sean is a charming, playful tourist. The summer heats up […]
Now FREE at various ebook retailers! Amazon Barnes & Noble Apple iBooks Kobo Google Play Praise for The Mad Monk’s Treasure: “The action never stopped …. It was adventure and romance at its best.” “I couldn’t put this book down. You’ll love it.” 4.7 out of 5 stars with 44 Amazon reviews Ordinary Women, Extraordinary […]
Some people are dog people, some are cat people. I like both, depending on the individual, but if anything I am really a wild animal person. One of the benefits of my New Mexico home office is that I can look out the window at the wild world wandering by – lizards, quail and many […]
I write novels of adventure and romance, set in the Southwestern United States, that touch on local culture, including food. The Southwest Treasure Hunters novels include The Mad Monk’s Treasure, The Dead Man’s Treasure, and The Skeleton Canyon Treasure. Each novel stands alone in this series mixing action and adventure with light romance. For The […]
I write novels of adventure and romance set in the Southwestern United States. The novels touch on local culture, including food. For The Dead Man’s Treasure, I put together a recipe booklet of foods mentioned in the book, including this delightful breakfast classic. (See also my posts Red or Green: The New Mexico Chile and […]
I write novels of adventure and romance set in the Southwestern United States. The novels touch on local culture, including food. For The Dead Man’s Treasure, I put together a recipe booklet of foods mentioned in the book, including this delightful breakfast classic. Download the recipe booklet here. (See also my posts under the “recipe” label on […]
I like to say that for a writer, everything is research. That attitude can help when things are bad. For example, when I had a car accident that left me with a fat lip from the airbag, I thought, Well, now I know what it feels like to be punched in the face. You never know when […]
Chris writes romantic suspense novels for adults as Kris Bock. The Mad Monk’s Treasure, “Smart romance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” is currently free at all e-book retailers. Historical fiction is a great way to bring history to life. It’s especially valuable for young people, who may not find textbook history interesting and who haven’t lived long enough […]
I write romantic suspense as Kris Bock, but I began my writing career with children’s books, written under the name Chris Eboch. After college, I spent a summer traveling through Mexico and Central America. I loved visiting the Mayan sites and learning about their history. The experience inspired my first novel, The Well of Sacrifice, […]
“To me, this was the best Ancient Egyptian story I have come across for a while, even if it is a children’s book.” The Eyes of Pharaoh, set in Egypt in 1177 BC, brings an ancient world to life…. “Chris Eboch’s THE EYES OF PHARAOH is an intriguing mystery embedded within a book full of […]
Hot trends may come and go, but for some readers, nothing takes the place of great historical fiction. It can explore any period, from ancient – even prehistoric – times, to recent decades (that’s right, your childhood is now historical). The best books let readers explore a fascinating time in the past, through a character […]
Howdy folks! I write romantic suspense for adults, and a variety of books – including historical fiction– for children. The lovely TRS hosts said I could stop by today to share some of my children’s historical fiction novels at the party. The Eyes of Pharaoh by Chris Eboch This mystery in 1177 BC Egypt, for […]
