About Kris Bock and Sharon Eboch
In case you’re wondering
why we have similar but different last names, Kris Bock is my pen name for
writing adult romantic adventures and mysteries. I write for children under the
name Chris Eboch.
As Kris Bock, I write novels of adventure and romance involving
outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Whispers in the Dark features archaeology and intrigue among
ancient Southwest ruins. In Counterfeits,
stolen Rembrandt paintings bring danger to a small New Mexico town. What We Found is a mystery with strong
romantic elements about a young woman who finds a murder victim in the woods.
Each of the Southwest
Treasure Hunters books stands alone in a series mixing action and adventure
with romance. The Mad Monk’s Treasure
follows the hunt for a long-lost treasure in the New Mexico desert. In The Dead Man’s Treasure, estranged
relatives compete to reach a buried treasure by following a series of complex
clues. In The Skeleton Canyon Treasure,
sparks fly when reader favorites Camie and Tiger help a mysterious man track
down his missing uncle.
Sharon Eboch lives in Tempe, Arizona, where she enjoys reading, quilting, and
occasional social activism. Murder on the
West Glacier Trail was inspired by her love of cozy mysteries and her years
living in Juneau, Alaska, with her family and a dog named Bandit (featured in
the book). Originally from Nebraska, she has also lived in Saudi Arabia, San
Francisco, and the Seattle area. She has a PhD in Human Development and the
Family, which she now mostly uses to attempt to understand her two adult
children.
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What do you have in common
with your mother? Physical features, interests, ethics? I’m lucky to have a
mother who is creative, a world traveler, and a bit of a rebel. It’s possible I
inherited some or all of those traits from her.
Kris & Mom, 1970s
We are also both writers.
I came to writing early, with my parents’ support – I’ve been a professional
working writer for twenty years. Mom wrote an occasional article, along with
business documents and a PhD thesis, before turning to fiction after she
retired. As a fan of mysteries, she decided to write her own. She set it in
Juneau, Alaska, where we lived while I was in high school. (I’m not featured in
the book, but our former dog Bandit is.)
Today we both live in the
Southwest – she’s in Arizona and I’m in New Mexico. I write romantic suspense
novels set in this region, including my Southwest Treasure Hunters books. These
are action-packed adventures with a touch of humor, featuring quests for
treasure – whether long-lost, recently hidden, or in human form.
To celebrate this Mother’s
Day, I have a romantic suspense novel available for free, while Mom’s cozy
mystery is on sale for $.99.
Kris & Mom 2016
The Dead Man’s Treasure is FREE till May 14
“The Dead Man’s Treasure
is fast-paced and a perfect read for the weekend. I highly recommend this one.”
Rebecca Westin is shocked
to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buried
treasure – but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to
it. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from her
half-siblings, who are determined to find the treasure first and keep it for
themselves.
Good thing Rebecca has
recruited some help. Sam is determined to show Rebecca that a desert adventure
can be sexy and fun. But there’s a treacherous wildcard in the mix, a man
willing to do anything to get that treasure – and revenge.
Action and romance combine
in this lively Southwestern adventure, complete with riddles the reader is
invited to solve to identify historical and cultural sites around New Mexico.
“I can’t say enough how
much I loved this book! It has
mystery, adventure, danger, romance, and above it all family remains a huge
theme.”
The Dead Man’s
Treasure is book 2 of the Southwest
Treasure Hunters novels. Each book
features a different hero and heroine, and stands alone with a happy ending.
The first novel, The Mad
Monk’s Treasure, is $.99 or free with Kindle Unlimited. The Mad Monk’s Treasure, “Smart romance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” has
4.7 out of 5 stars with 50 reviews.
Murder on the West Glacier Trail by Sharon Eboch is on sale for 99
cents – a 67% discount! – till May16
“This is a fast-paced
mystery that keeps you guessing. It has good locale and character
descriptions.”
If Kate Foland had known how her bed and breakfast guest would change her life, she might have left her at the airport.
When Kate’s guest is shot to death while hiking in the Alaskan woods, Kate feels compelled to investigate. Sandra Allison seemed like a perfectly nice young woman. So who would want her dead?
Sandra’s archeology work often caused construction delays while Native artifacts were removed. Did a Juneau builder follow up a threat with a gunshot? Or was Kate the intended victim, since Sandra was wearing Kate’s coat and walking her dog? And why is the dog suddenly acting like a scaredy-cat?
“... a fun story with a great sense of local flavor.”
“...hard to put down!”
“Knowledge of the Juneau area was evident, and at least a couple of the recipes included appear as must tries.”
If Kate Foland had known how her bed and breakfast guest would change her life, she might have left her at the airport.
When Kate’s guest is shot to death while hiking in the Alaskan woods, Kate feels compelled to investigate. Sandra Allison seemed like a perfectly nice young woman. So who would want her dead?
Sandra’s archeology work often caused construction delays while Native artifacts were removed. Did a Juneau builder follow up a threat with a gunshot? Or was Kate the intended victim, since Sandra was wearing Kate’s coat and walking her dog? And why is the dog suddenly acting like a scaredy-cat?
“... a fun story with a great sense of local flavor.”
“...hard to put down!”
“Knowledge of the Juneau area was evident, and at least a couple of the recipes included appear as must tries.”
Thanks, Diana!
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