Christine Goff

Christine Goff is the award-winning author of the bestselling Birdwatcher's Mystery series. Her mysteries have been Finalists for the prestigious Willa Literary Award for Best Original Paperback Fiction and the Colorado Authors' League Award for Genre Fiction. In 2002, Goff was Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' Writer of the Year. Her most recent Birdwatcher's Mystery, A PARLIAMENT OF OWLS (May 2016) is set on the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City, Colorado. In recent news, Sharpe Books has re-released the Birdwatcher's Mystery series in the US and UK. Keep your eye out for promotions. PRAISE FOR THE BIRDWATCHER'S MYSTERY SERIES "A wonderfully clever, charming, and addictive series." —David Morrell, New York Times bestselling 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 "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 Navajo mystery series. "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 "Christine Goff's Birdwatcher's mysteries are engaging." —Mystery Scene She is also the author of two international Thrillers. Her most recent thriller, RED SKY (2017), is the second in the Raisa Jordan thriller series. A finalist for the 2018 Colorado Book Award, Thriller, RED SKY is set in Ukraine and Asia, where DSS Agent Raisa Jordan tests the boundaries of diplomacy as she races to prevent the start of a new Cold War. The first in the series, DARK WATERS (2015) is set in Tel Aviv amid the Israel-Palestine conflict, and was a Finalist for the 2016 Anthony Award for Best Crime Fiction Audiobook, the 2016 Colorado Book Award-Thriller category and the 2016 Colorado Authors' League Award for Genre Fiction. PRAISE FOR RED SKY “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​ “Breathtaking suspense, do not miss RED SKY.” — Catherine Coulter, New York Times bestselling author of The Devil's Triangle ​ A fine sequel to 2015’s Dark Waters ." — Publishers Weekly ​ "Goff excels in setting the hook..." ​ — Kirkus Reviews PRAISE FOR DARK WATERS "Strong first thriller." — Publishers Weekly ​"Goff reveals a knack for thrillers. A sure bet for fans of international thrillers." ​ — Booklist "Great characters, action and location--altogether terrific." — Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author "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 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. She has taught multiple writing workshops and is a long-standing member of multiple writing organizations. She has served on several local, regional and national boards, including Mystery Writers of America, and currently serves on the Education Committee for Sisters in Crime, and on the Executive Board of the International Association of Crime Writers. Goff lives in Colorado.