Welcome to the Official Christopher Valen Website.
Bienvenidos a la página oficial de Christopher Valen
John Santana Returns!
October 1, 2012
Bone Shadows
The bodies of young men have been turning up in the Mississippi River for years, their deaths attributed to excessive drinking. But when an Iraq war vet suffering from PTSD is found in the river, St. Paul Homicide Detective John Santana must decide if the young man’s death was accidental or the result of something far more sinister. Read more.
Leer sinopsis del libro Hueso de Sombras
Read an excerpt.
Watch the trailer for Bone Shadows.
Order from Amazon
Order from Barnes & Noble
Midwest Book Award 2012 Best Mystery/Thriller of the Year. Read more about the winners in each category.
Reader Views 2012 Best Mystery/Thriller of the Year. Read more about the winners in each category.
Rebecca's Reads 2012 Best Mystery/Thriller and Best Fiction of the Year. Read more about the winners in each category.
“. . . The latest John Santana police procedural (see White Tombs, The Black Minute and Bad Weeds Never Die) is a superb detective tale starring a dedicated cop and a strong support cast; some of whom want him to take down a killer and others who hinder his inquiry. The storyline is fast-paced but provides a deep methodical investigation. With a romantic subplot that blends nicely into the thrilling tour of the Twin Cities, fans will appreciate Bone Shadows as Christopher Valen provides another great entry in a super series.”
—Mystery Gazette
“. . . Bone Shadows is the fourth outing (after Bad Weeds Never Die) for the intriguing police detective whose Colombian roots inform his perspective. Valen's . . . highly moral Santana character is golden. . .”
—Library Journal
“. . . Bone Shadows is an exceptionally good read and a great addition to the John Santana series. . .”
—Mysteries Galore
“. . .With a compelling and believable hero and a colorful cast of supporting characters, this turned out to be another superbly written tale of convoluted motives and surprising twists and turns. . .”
—Reader Views
“. . . Valen writes with an easy to follow style and he is adept at keeping his tale interesting, intriguing and exciting. . . Bone Shadows was a great read. It kept me hooked from page one. . . Looking forward to reading future works by this author.”
—Rebecca's Reads
(2011) Bad Weeds Never Die
When a blood spattered Mercedes belonging to the daughter of a prominent psychologist is found abandoned, there are few clues to her whereabouts but a million dollars' worth of reasons why someone might want her dead. Read more.
Leer sinopsis del libro Mala Yerba No Muere
Watch the trailer for Bad Weeds Never Die
Order from Amazon
Order from Barnes & Noble
(2009) The Black Minute
When the body of a young, Hmong woman is found on Harriet Island near the Mississippi River, it appears to be a simple case of murder and revenge. But what begins as a routine investigation soon becomes something far more sinister. Read more.
Watch the trailer for The Black Minute
Order from Amazon
Order from Barnes & Noble
(2008) White Tombs
When a prominent leader of St. Paul's close-knit Hispanic Community is murdered, Detective John Santana promises the widow he will bring down the killer. Read more.
Watch the trailer for White Tombs
Order from Amazon
Order from Barnes & Noble
If you'd like more information about BONE SHADOWS, sign up for Christopher's newsletter. Late-breaking news about Christopher's work, event schedule, and upcoming book giveaways and contests is shared with readers through his newsletter. Sign up today by clicking on the NEWSLETTER button. For your protection, the list is never shared.