Kristina McMorris

The New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide shines a light on shocking events surrounding Portland’s dark history in this gripping novel of love, lore, and betrayal. She came from a lineage known for good fortune…by those who don’t know the whole story. Oregon, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of Portland's notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she’s a “shanghaied” victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance.As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers’ massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown. A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

From New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide comes a story of one woman's journey through Portland's Chinatown and its infamous Shanghai tunnels, giving voice to those in the shadows in a spellbinding story of a young half-Chinese mother and her determination to forge a future for her daughter in a world that shuns outsiders. From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide She came from a lineage known for good fortune...by those who don't know the whole story. Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival-being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment-she fears that far more than her own fate lay at stake. As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove even more deadly than the dark recesses of Chinatown. A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

A Washington Post Must-ReadBookBub's Best Historical Fiction of 2025The New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide shines a light on shocking events surrounding Portland's dark history in this gripping novel of love, lore, and betrayal. She came from a lineage known for good fortune...by those who don't know the whole story. Oregon, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of Portland's notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival--being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment--she fears that far more than her own fate hangs in the balance.As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets could prove deadlier than the dark recesses of Chinatown.A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.

The sister duo of New York Times best-selling novelist Kristina McMorris and award-winning artist Amanda Yoshida makes their collaborative debut with a delightful story of a girl whose big dreams are far from ordinary."What do you want to be when you grow up?"At the teacher's all-important question, Ellie Mae's mind swirls with ideas. An astronaut or a chef? Better yet, why not an astronaut-chef? Since the moon is made of cheese, her galactic grilled-cheese sandwiches could be known throughout the universe! Or . . . she could be a 'ballerina-painter,' creating masterpieces while leaping across the stage.In the end, there are so many options, Ellie Mae fears she can't possibly pick-until the answer dawns on her. What she chooses will surprise her classmates as much as the reader!

"James Bonds Q möter andra världskriget. Jag älskar den här boken!" Kate Quinn"Historien är spännande, kittlande osannolikt sannolik." Anna Thurfjell, BTJ"Ni som gillar Kate Quinns böcker kommer att älska den här! Krig, mod, förluster och kärlek." Monica Lindgren, SVT Go'kväll 1928, Michigan. Fenna växer upp i det fattiga gruvområdet Copper Country. När fadern dör placeras Fenna på barnhem, men hon flyr i sökandet efter sin barndomsvän Arie - den enda personen hon fortfarande kan lita på. 1942, Chicago. Officiellt arbetar Fenna som assistent till den inte helt medgörlige illusionisten Charlie. Egentligen är det hon som är hjärnan bakom deras framträdanden. Sedan Fenna var liten har hon varit besatt av utbrytarkungen Houdini och har noga studerat hans tricks. Det visar sig att hennes uppfinningsrikedom och problemlösningsförmåga är tillförlitliga egenskaper. En dag kontaktas Fenna av den brittiska underrättelsetjänsten, de behöver hennes hjälp med att konstruera rymningsutrustning åt de brittiska soldaterna. Motvilligt tackar hon ja, och flyttar till London för att arbeta för MI9. I storstaden stöter hon på Arie, men mötet blir inte det lyckliga återseendet som hon föreställt sig. Fenna kastas huvudstupa in i ett farligt spel - Aries syster och hennes familj måste räddas ut ur det tyskockuperade Nederländerna. Det vi inte ser är inspirerad av häpnadsväckande händelser under andra världskriget. Det är en fängslande berättelse om kärlek och förlust, om krigen vi utkämpar, på fälten och inom oss själva, och om att finna mod där vi inte trodde att det fanns. KRISTINA MCMORRIS har vunnit flera prestigefyllda utmärkelser och fått flera nomineringar för succéromanen Såld på en måndag. Den har legat på New York Times och USA Todays bästsäljarlistor och har sålt i nästan en miljon exemplar. "Storartad handling och andlöst tempo." The Book Reporter"En fängslande berättelse om intriger och illusioner, faror och historiska mysterier, och om en kvinnas kamp att fly sitt förflutna." Lisa Wingate

From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival.The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war.Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy’s blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive, though not without great cost.In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed “the Angels of Bataan,” three women shift in and out of each other’s lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation.“Three of the biggest powerhouses in historical fiction come together to pen this breathtaking story of three nurses serving in the Philippines during the Second World War.” —PAM JENOFF, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman with the Blue Star World War II historical fiction inspired by real-life experiencesStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by authors: Code Name Hélène, The Ways We Hide, The Nature of Fragile Things

From bestselling, acclaimed authors Kristina McMorris and T. Greenwood, two heartfelt, poignant stories filled with Christmas magic and the gift of second chances... The holidays are a time for cherished traditions and warm memories of Christmases past. But for some, Christmas also offers the gift of new beginnings. THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTOR by Kristina McMorrisJenna Matthews has made a career of decluttering other people's lives. After a childhood marked by her mother's hoarding, it feels satisfying to sort and evaluate possessions. Some items, however, defy simple categories--like the shoebox of WWII memorabilia she finds in an elderly client's home. Nestled alongside a Bronze Star is a photograph of a blushing army nurse and an adoring young serviceman. Estelle Porter, the box's owner, becomes curiously tightlipped at Jenna's discovery. Even Estelle's grandson, Reece, knows nothing about this secret in her past. But as Jenna delves deeper, she pieces together Estelle's heartrending story--one that paves new, unexpected paths for many. GIFTED by T. GreenwoodChristmas Eve in New York City is a portrait in holiday cheer. Yet Alex, a young ballerina who's just been ousted from her ballet company, is contemplating a bittersweet homecoming--until she crosses paths with a stranger. At eighty, Simone's memory is rapidly failing, but something has led her back to the place where she began her career as a professional violinist. Different as they may be, both women understand the nature of ambition and self-doubt, joy, and regret. And in a moment of grace, in a place where journeys begin, each will be reminded of what matters most . . .

"Ni som gillar Kate Quinns böcker kommer att älska den här! Krig, mod, förluster och kärlek." Monica Lindgren, SVT Go'kväll"Historien är spännande, kittlande osannolikt sannolik." Anna Thurfjell, BTJ1928, Michigan. Fenna växer upp i det fattiga gruvområdet Copper Country, där hon och hennes pappa gör vad de kan för att hanka sig fram. När fadern dör hamnar hon på barnhem, ett barnhem hon sedan flyr ifrån för att finna sin barndomsvän Arie, den enda personen hon fortfarande kan lita på.1942, Chicago. Även om Fenna officiellt arbetar som assistent till den, inte helt medgörlige, illusionisten Charlie, är det hon som är hjärnan bakom deras framträdanden. Sedan en otäck händelse då hon var liten har hon varit besatt av utbrytarkungen Houdini och har noga studerat hans trick. Hennes uppfinningsrikedom och problemlösningsförmåga är tillförlitliga egenskaper när det kommer till att förtränga sin traumatiska barndom. Trots dessa lyckas Fenna inte förutse ett besök från den brittiska underrättelsetjänsten. De behöver hennes hjälp för att konstruera verktyg åt de brittiska soldaterna. Hon tackar motvilligt ja och flyttar till London för att arbeta för MI9, ett inte helt enkelt arbete i en tid när alla misstror varandra. I London stöter hon på Arie för första gången sedan barndomen, och hon kastas huvudstupa in i ett farligt spel för att rädda hans syster och hennes familj ut ur det tyskockuperade Nederländerna. Det vi inte ser är inspirerad av häpnadsväckande händelser under andra världskriget. Det är en fängslande berättelse om kärlek och förlust, om krigen vi utkämpar, på fälten och inom oss själva, och om att finna mod där vi inte trodde att det fanns. KRISTINA MCMORRIS har vunnit flera prestigefyllda utmärkelser och fått flera nomineringar för succéromanen Såld på en måndag. Den har legat på New York Times och USA Todays bästsäljarlistor och har sålt i nästan en miljon exemplar."Storartad handling och andlöst tempo." The Book Reporter"En fängslande berättelse om intriger och illusioner, faror och historiska mysterier, och om en kvinnas kamp att fly sitt förflutna." Lisa Wingate "Precis som sin hjältinna, skapar Kristina McMorris magi med denna skruvade berättelse. Jag älskar den här boken!" Kate Quinn

"Såld på en måndag bör läsas av alla som är intresserade av historia, livsberättelser och människoöden." BTJ - betyg 5/5Det var deras blick Ellis först fastnade för. De satt på verandan vid husets framsida, två pojkar som kastade grus mot en konservburk. De var kanske sex och åtta år och hade varken skor eller tröjor på sig. Bredvid dem satt en skylt. En obehandlad plankbit med naggade kanter. Ellis uppfattade inte riktigt erbjudandet förrän han knäppte bilden. 2 BARN TILL SALU. Plötsligt fick han svårt att andas. Han sänkte kameran och läste orden igen. De borde egentligen inte ha chockat honom. Varje dag utackorderades barn till släktingar eller lämnades på kyrktrappor i förhoppningen att någon skulle ge dem mat och husrum. Men att sälja dem det gav ytterligare en brutal dimension till de svåra tiderna. Såld på en måndag är inspirerad av ett verkligt tidningsfotografi som bedrövade läsare världen över. Det är en stark och laddad roman om konsekvenserna av våra handlingar och om vad vi är beredda att göra för dem vi älskar. KRISTINA MCMORRIS har vunnit flera prestigefyllda utmärkelser och nomineringar för succéromanen Såld på en måndag. Den har legat på New York Times och USA Todays bästsäljarlistor och har sålt i nästan en miljon exemplar. Kristina McMorris bor i USA med sin man och deras två söner. "Man kan inte släppa boken innan sista sidan är läst." Ölandsbladet"En djärv historisk berättelse med substans." Publishers Weekly

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday comes a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British Intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path Raised amid the hardships of Michigan's Copper Country, Fenna Vos has learned to focus on her own survival-even now, with the Second World War raging in faraway countries. Though she performs onstage as the assistant to an unruly escape artist, behind the curtain she's the mastermind of their act. After all, her honed ability to control her surroundings and elude entrapments, physical or otherwise, reliably suppresses the traumas of her youth.For all her planning, however, Fenna fails to predict being called upon by British Intelligence. Tasked with creating escape tools to thwart the Germans, MI9 seeks those with specialized skills for a war nearing its breaking point. Fenna reluctantly joins the unconventional team as an inventor. But when a test of her loyalty draws her deep into the fray, she discovers no mission is more treacherous than escaping one's past.Inspired by stunning true accounts, The Ways We Hide is a riveting story of love and loss, the wars we fight-on the battlefields and within ourselves-and the courage found in unexpected places.

From three bestselling authors comes an interwoven tale about a trio of World War II nurses stationed in the South Pacific who wage their own battle for freedom and survival.The Philippines, 1941. When U.S. Navy nurse Eleanor Lindstrom, U.S. Army nurse Penny Franklin, and Filipina nurse Lita Capel forge a friendship at the Army Navy Club in Manila, they believe they’re living a paradise assignment. All three are seeking a way to escape their pasts, but soon the beauty and promise of their surroundings give way to the heavy mantle of war.Caught in the crosshairs of a fight between the U.S. military and the Imperial Japanese Army for control of the Philippine Islands, the nurses are forced to serve under combat conditions and, ultimately, endure captivity as the first female prisoners of the Second World War. As their resiliency is tested in the face of squalid living arrangements, food shortages, and the enemy's blatant disregard for the articles of the Geneva Convention, the women strive to keep their hope— and their fellow inmates—alive, though not without great cost.In this sweeping story based on the true experiences of nurses dubbed "the Angels of Bataan," three women shift in and out of each other's lives through the darkest days of the war, buoyed by their unwavering friendship and distant dreams of liberation."A novel rich in historical detail that immerses readers in the dangers and deprivation WWII nurses suffered in the Pacific, wrapped up with a hopeful ending." -Booklist

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday comes a sweeping World War II tale of an illusionist whose recruitment by British Intelligence sets her on a perilous, heartrending path Raised amid the hardships of Michigan's Copper Country, Fenna Vos has learned to focus on her own survival-even now, with the Second World War raging in faraway countries. Though she performs onstage as the assistant to an unruly escape artist, behind the curtain she's the mastermind of their act. After all, her honed ability to control her surroundings and elude entrapments, physical or otherwise, reliably suppresses the traumas of her youth.For all her planning, however, Fenna fails to predict being called upon by British Intelligence. Tasked with creating escape tools to thwart the Germans, MI9 seeks those with specialized skills for a war nearing its breaking point. Fenna reluctantly joins the unconventional team as an inventor. But when a test of her loyalty draws her deep into the fray, she discovers no mission is more treacherous than escaping one's past.Inspired by stunning true accounts, The Ways We Hide is a riveting story of love and loss, the wars we fight-on the battlefields and within ourselves-and the courage found in unexpected places.

"Man kan inte släppa boken innan sista sidan är läst." Ölandsbladet "Såld på en måndag bör läsas av alla som är intresserade av historia, livsberättelser och människoöden." BTJ - betyg 5/5Det var deras blick Ellis först fastnade för. De satt på verandan vid husets framsida, två pojkar som kastade grus mot en konservburk. De var kanske sex och åtta år och hade varken skor eller tröjor på sig. Bredvid dem satt en skylt. En obehandlad plankbit med naggade kanter. Ellis uppfattade inte riktigt erbjudandet förrän han knäppte bilden. 2 BARN TILL SALU. Plötsligt fick han svårt att andas. Han sänkte kameran och läste orden igen. De borde egentligen inte ha chockat honom. Varje dag utackorderades barn till släktingar eller lämnades på kyrktrappor i förhoppningen att någon skulle ge dem mat och husrum. Men att sälja dem det gav ytterligare en brutal dimension till de svåra tiderna. Såld på en måndag är inspirerad av ett verkligt tidningsfotografi som bedrövade läsare världen över. Det är en stark och laddad roman om konsekvenserna av våra handlingar och om vad vi är beredda att göra för dem vi älskar.KRISTINA MCMORRIS har vunnit flera prestigefyllda utmärkelser och nomineringar för succéromanen Såld på en måndag. Den har legat på New York Times och USA Todays bästsäljarlistor och har sålt i nästan en miljon exemplar. Kristina McMorris bor i USA med sin man och deras två söner.

From New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris comes another unforgettable novel inspired by a stunning piece of history.2 CHILDREN FOR SALEThe scrawled sign, peddling young siblings on a farmhouse porch, captures the desperation sweeping the country in 1931. It's an era of breadlines, bank runs, and impossible choices.For struggling reporter Ellis Reed, the gut-wrenching scene evokes memories of his family's dark past. He snaps a photograph of the children, not meant for publication. But when the image leads to his big break, the consequences are devastating in ways he never imagined.Haunted by secrets of her own, secretary Lillian Palmer sees more in the picture than a good story and is soon drawn into the fray. Together, the two set out to right a wrongdoing and mend a fractured family, at the risk of everything they value.Inspired by an actual newspaper photo that stunned readers across the nation, this touching novel explores the tale within the frame and behind the lens -- a journey of ambition, love and the far-reaching effects of our actions.

Inspired by her grandparents' WWII courtship letters, New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris delivers a moving tale of friendship, family, and the twists of fate that change us forever... It's 1944, and although foreign battles are escalating, the war seems distant in every way to sensible college student Liz Stephens. That is, until her chance encounter with charming infantryman Morgan McClain at a USO dance in Chicago. Their deep connection feels mutual to Liz, but to her dismay, her bombshell roommate, Betty, is the one who promises to write the deploying soldier. Singer Betty Cordell delights in the prospect of a dashing serviceman filling her life with adventure, marital bliss, and societal circles outranking her modest roots. It only makes sense for her to beg Liz for help penning an eloquent letter to Morgan, now bound for a dangerous front. After all, she's certain the beauty of Liz's ghostwritten prose would ensure a courtship as enviable as their roommate Julia's relationship with her beloved sailor--and Betty is right, though not how she foresees. Likewise, Julia Renard's betrothal is more complicated than it appears. When tempting opportunities arise, the future she always envisioned as a devoted wife and mother risks derailment. And yet, as the Allies edge toward victory, every person--through heart-wrenching choices and life-altering letters--will discover within themselves profound courage, bittersweet hope, and the true meaning of home... Likewise, Julia Renard's betrothal is more complicated than it appears. When tempting opportunities arise, the future she always envisioned as a devoted wife and mother risks derailment. And yet, as the Allies edge toward victory, every person--through heart-wrenching choices and life-altering letters--will discover within themselves profound courage, bittersweet hope, and the true meaning of home...

From the critically acclaimed, bestselling author of Sold on a Monday, comes an epic story of Alcatraz, immigration and second chances that moves from the islands of Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay and back again. Kristina McMorris weaves fascinating insights into the immigrant experience in America, Prohibition, the world of vaudeville, and life on the prison island of Alcatraz with themes of identity, family and justice in her highly acclaimed fourth novel. On a cold night in October 1937, searchlights cut through the darkness around Alcatraz. A prison guard's only daughter--one of the youngest civilians who lives on the island--has gone missing. Tending the warden's greenhouse, convicted bank robber Tommy Capello waits anxiously. Only he knows the truth about the little girl's whereabouts, and that both of their lives depend on the search's outcome. Almost two decades earlier and thousands of miles away, a young boy named Shanley Keagan ekes out a living in Dublin pubs. Talented and shrewd, Shan dreams of shedding his dingy existence and finding his real father in America. The chance finally comes to cross the Atlantic, but when tragedy strikes, Shan must summon all his ingenuity to forge a new life in a volatile and foreign world. Skillfully weaving these two stories, Kristina McMorris delivers a compelling novel that moves from Ireland to New York to San Francisco Bay. As her, finely crafted characters discover the true nature of loyalty, sacrifice, and betrayal, they are forced to confront the lies we tell--and believe--in order to survive.

In this poignant and evocative novel by acclaimed author Kristina McMorris, a country is plunged into conflict and suspicion--forcing a young woman to find her place in a volatile world. Los Angeles, 1941. Violinist Maddie Kern's life seemed destined to unfold with the predictable elegance of a Bach concerto. Then she fell in love with Lane Moritomo. Her brother's best friend, Lane is the handsome, ambitious son of Japanese immigrants. Maddie was prepared for disapproval from their families, but when Pearl Harbor is bombed the day after she and Lane elope, the full force of their decision becomes apparent. In the eyes of a fearful nation, Lane is no longer just an outsider, but an enemy. When her husband is interned at a war relocation camp, Maddie follows, sacrificing her Juilliard ambitions. Behind barbed wire, tension simmers and the line between patriot and traitor blurs. As Maddie strives for the hard-won acceptance of her new family, Lane risks everything to prove his allegiance to America, at tremendous cost. Skillfully capturing one of the most controversial episodes in recent American history, Kristina McMorris draws readers into a novel filled with triumphs and heartbreaking loss--an authentic, moving testament to love, forgiveness, and the enduring music of the human spirit. "Impeccably researched and beautifully written." --Karen White, New York Timesbestselling author