Chris Eboch

Chris Eboch writes a variety of genres for all ages. For more information on any of these books, plus excerpts, click on the links to the right.

THE EYES OF PHARAOH, set in Egypt in 1177 BC, follows the three friends as they investigate a plot against the Pharaoh. This story of drama and intrigue brings an ancient world to life.

THE WELL OF SACRIFICE is a middle grade historical adventure set in ninth century Guatemala. Kirkus Reviews called The Well of Sacrifice, “[An] engrossing first novel….Eboch crafts an exciting narrative with a richly textured depiction of ancient Mayan society….The novel shines not only for a faithful recreation of an unfamiliar, ancient world, but also for the introduction of a brave, likable and determined heroine.”

Chris Eboch’s HAUNTED series features three books, THE GHOST ON THE STAIRS, THE RIVERBOAT PHANTOM and THE KNIGHT IN THE SHADOWS. Haunted, for ages 8-12, follows a brother and sister who travel with their parents’ ghost hunter TV show and try to help the ghosts.

JESSE OWENS: YOUNG RECORD BREAKER is an inspiring story, focused on Jesse’s childhood. Through hard work and courage, African-American runner Jesse Owens overcame racism, poverty and poor health. He won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics, in Hitler's Germany, proving that Blacks could compete at the highest level.

MILTON HERSHEY, YOUNG CHOCOLATIER is a biography of chocolate king Milton Hershey. After a tumultuous childhood, Milton started work at an ice cream parlor at age 14. At 18, he opened his own confectionery shop -- and lost it six years later. After a string of failures, he finally found success -- and went on to start a school for underprivileged children that remains to this day.

JESSE OWENS: YOUNG RECORD BREAKER and MILTON HERSHEY, YOUNG CHOCOLATIER are part of Simon & Schuster's Childhood of Famous Americans series, for ages 7-12, and written under the name M. M. Eboch.

Chris has also written two easy science books, Science Measurements and Science Tools, for grade school students, plus three nonfiction books for Junior High students, Modern Nations of the World: Turkey, Modern Nations of the World: Yemen, and Life Among the Maya. Her writing articles have appeared in Writer's Digest, Children's Writer, and Byline.

Chris teaches through the Institute of Children's Literature and is the New Mexico Regional Advisor for the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She has her MA degree in Professional Writing and Publishing from Emerson College in Boston, as well as a BFA in Photography from Rhode Island School of Design. She has worked as an editor and writer for magazines. She has taught Fiction Writing and has led dozens of workshops for children and adults.

Rattled brings romantic suspense to the dramatic and deadly New Mexico desert.

Erin isn’t used to adventures-except those in books. But when she uncovers a clue to one of the greatest lost treasures ever, she and her best friend Camie head for the New Mexico desert to search for a secret cave. They’re not the only ones interested in the treasure, however, and they’ll face more dangers than Erin ever imagined, from wild animals, wilder humans, and the wilderness itself. Fortunately Erin and Camie have help, in the form of one sexy helicopter pilot and a surprising orange cat.

$9.99 paperback, $2.99 e-book. Read the first three chapters at www.krisbock.com.

      My home office window looks out at a small mountain. I often see birds and lizards in the yard, and I've even seen a fox passing through. Watching the scenery gives me a break from writing, so I feel recharged.
      Besides writing and reading, I love the outdoors. New Mexico has lots of sunshine and warm weather, which lets me hike year-round in the mountains, deserts and canyons. I also enjoy rock climbing, which requires a challenging combination of strength, balance and technique. I often take evening walks on the golf course with my husband. New Mexico has some of the best sunsets ever!

      Everyone in my family enjoys writing. My brother, Doug, is a screenwriter, which means he writes scripts for movies. He developed the story for Sweet Home Alabama, which came out in 2003. Yes, he got to meet lots of the movie stars during a press event and the opening party! He also co-wrote and directed an independent film called Party at Sam’s which played at several film festivals. Doug lives in Los Angeles.
      My mother has published articles in her local newspaper and has written a mystery novel. My father wrote articles on economics for a website and has been working on a nonfiction book. My parents are retired and live in Arizona.