Chris Watson writes across genres with a single mission: to tell meaningful stories that keep readers thinking, inspire personal growth, and uplift the soul. His work spans mystery, suspense, thrillers, nonfiction, historical fiction, and faith-based storytelling, all grounded in a life shaped by leadership, spiritual insight, and service as a detective in law enforcement.

Writing under the pen names C.L. Watson for thrillers, mystery, and suspense, and Grandpa Chris Watson for children’s books, he is the author of The Concord Protocol, a bestselling historical spy thriller that uncovers Cold War secrets, constitutional forgeries, and hidden family legacies.

His nonfiction titles include Faith Forged Legacy, Lessons of Leadership, and The First Vision, books that explore divine purpose, character development, and spiritual resilience. His historical fiction and faith-focused narratives blend doctrine with lived experience, offering timeless lessons in truth and courage.

Chris is also the creator of Badge Number 13, a fiction series inspired by his years in law enforcement, and the beloved Barnaby’s Adventures, written for his grandchildren. Many of his works, across genres, intersect through a shared universe of characters and themes, where legacy, faith, and truth quietly link one story to the next.

When he’s not writing, Chris enjoys trail running, collecting rare coins and historical artifacts, and spending time with his family in the mountains of Utah. He believes every life is part of a divine story, and that stories, when told with conviction, can change lives.