Chris Lynch

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July 02, 1962

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Chris Lynch is the Printz Honor Award-winning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including KILL SWITCH, ANGRY YOUNG MAN, and INEXCUSABLE, which was a National Book Award finalist and the recipient of six starred reviews. He is also the author of FREEWILL, GOLD DUST, ICEMAN, GYPSY DAVY, and SHADOWBOXER, all ALA Best Books for Young Adults; EXTREME ELVIN WHITECHURCH, and ALL THE OLD HAUNTS.

He holds an M.A. from the writing program at Emerson College. He mentors aspiring writers and continues to work on new literary projects. He lives in Boston and in Scotland.

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Chris Lynch's Books

Average rating: 3.34 · 4,924 ratings · 1,283 reviews · 52 distinct works · Similar authors

	Inexcusable 3.1 of 5 stars 3.10 avg rating — 1,843 ratings — published 2005 — 8 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	I Pledge Allegiance (Vietnam, #1) 3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 avg rating — 248 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Angry Young Man 2.94 of 5 stars 2.94 avg rating — 186 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sharpshooter (Vietnam, #2) 4.17 of 5 stars 4.17 avg rating — 117 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Hothouse 3.16 of 5 stars 3.16 avg rating — 154 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Freewill 2.62 of 5 stars 2.62 avg rating — 229 ratings — published 2001 — 10 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kill Switch 2.99 of 5 stars 2.99 avg rating — 134 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Slot Machine (Elvin, #1) 3.45 of 5 stars 3.45 avg rating — 108 ratings — published 1995 — 8 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cyberia (Cyberia, #1) 3.38 of 5 stars 3.38 avg rating — 101 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Big Game of Everything 3.28 of 5 stars 3.28 avg rating — 98 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Series by Chris Lynch

Vietnam (4 books)
by Chris Lynch
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 453 ratings

Elvin (3 books)
by Chris Lynch
3.42 of 5 stars 3.42 avg rating — 150 ratings

Cyberia (3 books)
by Chris Lynch
3.3359375 of 5 stars 3.34 avg rating — 128 ratings

Blue-Eyed Son (3 books)
by Chris Lynch
3.2962962962962963 of 5 stars 3.30 avg rating — 27 ratings

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November 2009, Chris Lynch
" Quick Start SS: How would you describe your life in only 8 words? CL: Dead lucky to have the job I have. SS: What is your motto or maxim? CL: Look for humor, find life. What Readers want to know... SS: How would you describe perfect happiness? CL: W..." ...More

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Quotes by Chris Lynch

“Your family should be there. Your family should always be there. What does it say about you if they aren't?”
― Chris Lynch, Inexcusable

tags: family, inexcusable, reputation, support

10 people liked it

“Don’t fuck yourself waiting for fair. Understand? Listening? You will fuck yourself waiting for fair.”
― Chris Lynch, Freewill

tags: fair, life

7 people liked it

“Fate is a bitch, but there you go.”
― Chris Lynch

tags: inexcusable

3 people liked it

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Polls

What non-themed YA book would you like to read for March's group read?

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

21 votes, 22.6%

On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

18 votes, 19.4%

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly

14 votes, 15.1%

Sapphique by Catherine Fisher

14 votes, 15.1%

Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz

9 votes, 9.7%

White Crow by Marcus Sedgwick

5 votes, 5.4%

Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

5 votes, 5.4%

Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick

4 votes, 4.3%

Sorta Like a Rock Star by Matthew Quick

2 votes, 2.2%

Hothouse: A Novel by Chris Lynch

1 vote, 1.1%

93 total votes

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