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Christopher Valen

Christopher Valen is an American author renowned for creating the John Santana book series, which began with White Tombs. Alongside his writing, he teaches at a college and enjoys traveling. Valen developed an interest in writing early on, initially captivated by the Hardy Boys. He pursued a teaching degree in college and subsequently worked as a high school teacher and principal before becoming a college professor. His serious writing journey began after taking a course with author Will Weaver, which guided him toward publishing his novels. He resides in the Twin Cities, a significant influence in his works.

Christopher Valen became a published novelist in 2008 with the novel White Tombs. Below is a list of Christopher Valen's books in order of when they were originally released:

Publication Order of John Santana Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
White Tombs (2008) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Black Minute (2009) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Bad Weeds Never Die (2011) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Bone Shadows (2012) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Death's Way (2014) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Darkness Hunter (2015) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Speak For The Dead (2017) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
The Price Of Life (2021) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
No Way To Die (2023) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
Shadow Falls (2025) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
All The Fields (2018) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk
City of Stones (2019) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

Publication Order of Anthologies Books

Book Title Year Amazon USA Amazon UK
Writes of Spring (2012) Buy on Amazon.com Buy on Amazon.co.uk

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