Christopher Newman Books in Order

Christopher Newman is a bestselling author known for his captivating novels set in diverse locations around the world. Born in San Francisco, California in 1952, he was educated in Bay Area Catholic schools, the University of California at Santa Cruz, and Birmingham University in England. Newman's adventurous spirit led him to travel overland from Europe across Asia to Singapore in his teenage years and work as a tanker crew member between the Persian Gulf and the Pacific rim by his early twenties. His writing career took off with the publication of his first Joe Dante novel, Midtown South, in 1985, which achieved considerable commercial success and led to the creation of a series character. Eight more novels followed, earning national best seller lists and critical acclaim. Notable works include Midtown North, nominated for an Edgar Allan Poe Award, and Chains of Command, a 1999 New York Times Notable Book of the Year. A Kentucky resident since 2002, Newman continues to weave captivating stories that transport readers to various global settings.