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Chris Johnson

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Website

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Fantasy, Paranormal, Thriller

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Member Since

March 2016

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Chris Johnson was born at a very young age to parents who seemed to treat him like a child for most of his early life, until the day he finally ran away to Brisbane. After many adventures across Australia as an entertainer, and spending time as a computer programmer and a salesperson, Chris returned to Brisbane where he lives with his family.

On the side, Chris is also a qualified mentalist and an expert in reading people. His unique insight to their mindsets allows him to create deep characters, as well as reach into your thoughts and deliver your fears and fantasies as engaging stories.

Whle not writing, Chris can be found either eating Cheezels dipped in yoghurt, reading, practising kung fu, or running. Chris, a stage mentalist and illusio ...more

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Chris Johnson’s books

Average rating: 4.45 · 101 ratings · 79 reviews · 13 distinct works

	Dead Cell (Craig Ramsey #1) 4.54 avg rating — 37 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Bootstrap’s Journey 4.55 avg rating — 20 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Demon Blade (Craig Ramsey #2) 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	While He Was Sleeping 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Trick 3.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Twelve Strokes of Midnight 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Bag of Life really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Universe Crack'd it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Date with Norma Jean really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
	Déjà Two (Craig Ramsey, #0.5) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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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Chris Johnson's Blog

Call Me: the Story Behind The Story

One of my first published stories is dedicated to someone I never knew.

A lady called Hannah.

That's all I know about her. I've never seen the way she walks, so I don't know how many men's furtive glances she attracts while grocery shopping. Nor have I seen the light dancing from her eyes.

Only her voice drifts through my memory, and the shock and fear that tinged it when she mistakenly dialled my nu

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Craig Ramsey (2 books)
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Chris Johnson made a comment in the group Indie Authors Club — New Author Intro/Indie Promo Approach topic " Jason wrote: "If you find a facebook group called "Promote your book" or words to that effect, or a group about promoting your books, I wouldn't bothe ...more "
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Chris Johnson made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Author's name same, but not same author topic " Hello, can you please fix the following? (I publish via Draft2Digital, KDP, Google, and Kobo. Do you know how I can avoid having this turn up for anoth ...more "
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Chris Johnson rated a book really liked it The Nazi Alchemist (Wyvern #1) by Gomery Kimber (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 Nazi Alchemist" by Gomery Kimber is a riveting blend of history, fiction, and mysticism that captivates from start to finish. Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany and World War II, the story delves into the depths of occultism and the pursui ...more
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Chris Johnson rated a book it was amazing Live and Let Die (James Bond, #2) by Ian Fleming	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
It’s so long since I first read this in 1987. But it’s still a good book. Some might not like the language and accents as written for the Harlem or Jamaican folks. I find it adds authenticity, based on my own experiences and memories. Mr Big is a truly ...more
Jan 31, 2024 10:04AM · 1 like · like · see review
Chris Johnson liked Blair's review of The Paradox of Buck Nowlan (ChronoSpace #2): "I fairly raced through this wonderful book by the talented Chris Johnson, barely stopping for coffee refills. In parts thrilling and educational, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, I highly recommend "The Paradox of Buck Nowlan" to anyone interes" Read more of this review »
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Chris Johnson rated a book really liked it The Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft by H.P. Lovecraft	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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 found this book quite good as a primer for anyone wanting to soak in the potions offered by Weird Fiction. For the times, Lovecraft was a unique writer in his style. Putting aside his genre, I looked at other comparable authors from the same period ...more
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Chris Johnson rated a book it was amazing The 39 Steps (Richard Hannay, #1) by John Buchan	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
Although aged, this is still a great espionage yarn to read. It kept me turning pages all the way. Its tight design and narration spurs the story well.
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Chris Johnson rated a book it was amazing Casino Royale (James Bond, #1) by Ian Fleming	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. 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
Better than the movie. Although written in 1953, it still reads quite well. Towards the end, a chapter is devoted to James Bond's thoughts about his profession. Without saying too much, it involves the difficulty between recognising the heroes from t ...more
Nov 11, 2023 10:30AM · like · see review

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Chris’s Quotes

“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe

tags: attributed-no-source, best, life, love, misattributed-marilyn-monroe, mistakes, out-of-control, truth, worst

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“Time flows in the same way for all human beings; every human being flows through time in a different way.”
― Yasunari Kawabata

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“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

tags: albus-dumbledore, courage, friends

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“A short story is a different thing altogether – a short story is like a quick kiss in the dark from a stranger.”
― Stephen King, Skeleton Crew

tags: reading, writing

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“funny how easily we forget the good times while the nightmares haunt us. Guess that’s a survival mechanism. We’re not here to be happy; we’re just here to be here. I”
― Hugh Howey, Bounty

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