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Christopher J. Yates was born and raised in Kent and studied law at Oxford University before working as a puzzle editor in London. He now lives in New York City with his wife and dog.

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New Oxford Novel Coming: Summer 2025

My next novel was recently announced in Publishers Weekly, a second “dark academia” psychological thriller set in the same Oxford universe as my first novel, Black Chalk.

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“Truth is seldom a lens, truth is a kaleidoscope,”
― Christopher J. Yates, Grist Mill Road

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“Perhaps biting your tongue was the only thing that kept the worst parts of you hidden from the world.”
― Christopher J. Yates, Black Chalk

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“The true gambler plays for the thrill, the sheer ecstasy of taking part. And the purest thrill comes not from the idea of winning but from the fear of defeat, from there being something real and valuable on the line. If there’s nothing to lose, then where’s the thrill? The true gambler does the opposite.’ Middle was gesturing with his fingers, letting them flutter here and there. ‘Yes, the purest lover of the game bets the other way, he goes entirely against the grain. Doesn’t he, Chad?’ Chad gave Emilia a confused”
― Christopher J. Yates, Black Chalk

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