Chris Narozny is a critically acclaimed writer who has co-authored four New York Times bestsellers with James Patterson. Chris holds an MFA in Fiction from Syracuse University and a Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Denver. He has lived in Normandy, Paris, and Brooklyn, and currently resides in Denver with his wife, the author Nina Shope.
Praise for Not by Blood: Chris Narozny ratchets up the tension one agonizing notch at a time in this psychological thriller about trauma, addiction, and memory. In a world of secrets lurking just beyond reach, EMT Tina Evans must face an array of personal demons, including her own broken family. Not By Blood reads like a midnight ride in a speeding ambulance, where your life is on the line and the most dangerous people may be the ones closest to home. -Christopher Swann, award-winning author of A Fire in the Night and the Faulkner Family series Not By Blood is an unforgettable novel about the legacy of violence and addiction, the secrets we keep, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love. Narozny writes with confidence and subtle grace, yet still manages to punch you in the emotional gut. This is the debut everyone will be talking about. -Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift Utterly compulsive and brilliantly plotted, this tale of sibling loyalty and deadly family secrets digs in its claws on page one and doesn't let go. An adrenaline-fueled, nerve-shredding thrill ride. -Heather Chavez, author of No Bad Deed, Blood Will Tell, And Before She Finds Me With an unflinching look at addiction and the aftermath of trauma, Narozny's debut thriller is dark, tense, and will keep you guessing through to a perfectly crafted ending-one where every seemingly loose end suddenly falls solidly into place. This is sure to be one of the best debuts of the year. -Edwin Hill, author of The Secrets We Share