Christopher Wright, born November 24, 1964, in

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, is the author of dozens of horror fiction books for children and young adults. He writes under the

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s Johnathan Rand and Christopher Knight. Almost all of Wright's books (except American Chillers) take place in his home state of

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Biography

Wright grew up in Waterford Michigan, until his family moved to Grayling after his 4th Grade year of school. He lived for a short time in Houghton Lake before moving to Petoskey for six years, then to a little cabin in the woods outside of Cheboygan before moving to Topinabee (about 25 miles directly south of the

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) with his wife and two dogs named "Jelly Bean" and "Brody". In 2007, Wright became involved in exposing a case of

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, and documented the case on a

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called "Thor's Warriors", a website that shows hidden animal abuse and cruelty cases to the public.

Chillermania

Wright owns his own bookstore, Chillermania!, in Indian River, Michigan. The store mostly sells merchandise related to his American Chillers and Michigan Chillers books; however, his other works and memorabilia may be purchased there as well. The products for sale include his books, clothing, hats, autographs, and various other items. Wright is not always present at his store, but has been known to visit frequently.

Selected works

Under the pseudonym Johnathan Rand *'' American Chillers'' series *'' Michigan Chillers'' series *''Freddie Fernortner, Fearless First Grader'' series *''Adventure Club'' series Under the pseudonym Christopher Knight *''St. Helena'' *''Ferocity'' *''Bestseller'' *''The Laurentian Channel'' *''Season of the Witch'' *''The World is Black and White'' Under both Johnathan Rand and Christopher Knight *'' Pandemia''

Publication

Wright has opted to self-publish, originally driving with his wife to gas stations, restaurants, gift shops, and hotels to sell the books. In 2003, the author stated that they had sold over one million copies of the books. Wright uses two pseudonyms when writing — Johnathan Rand for the children's books, and Christopher Knight for the books aimed at adults. When asked out of the books he had written what his favorite one was, Wright said it was ''Dinosaurs Destroy Detroit'', but that he liked each one in a unique way.

References

External links

AmericanChillers.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Christopher Writers from Michigan American children's writers 1964 births Living people People from Pontiac, Michigan People from Richmond, Michigan People from Grayling, Michigan People from Petoskey, Michigan People from Cheboygan County, Michigan People from Cheboygan, Michigan