Christine Noyes

Author, Screenwriter, Illustrator

Town: Orange, MA (grew up in Shrewsbury)

Christine Noyes grew up in Shrewsbury, MA enjoying the perceived innocence of the 1960s. Without a clear vision of what her life should be, she went where she was most comfortable, to the kitchen. Beginning her work life as a cook at her grandfather’s restaurant at the age of eleven, she spent the next several decades re-inventing herself, becoming an accomplished chef, a sales representative, an entrepreneur, and now an author, screenwriter, and illustrator. She never chose her professions, they chose her. She married her husband, Al, and moved to Orange, MA where, after Al’s passing, Chris remains today with thirty years of wonderful memories to keep her company. When not at her keyboard, she can be found in her kitchen: back to her roots and love of cooking.

Published

Memoir

Close Enough to Perfect (2021 [please confirm])

A true story of love, grief, resilience & spirit

Close Enough to Perfect is the heartwarming and heartbreaking story of Chris and Al Noyes, married for twenty-eight years until tragedy hit on a commercial airline flight. The story speaks of soulmates, happy places, mental illness, adventure, and sorrow. A true story told with deep emotion and a splash of bourbon.

The Bradley Whitman Crime Series (6 books)

Brilliant, wheelchair-bound FBI analyst Bradley Whitman consistently pushes the boundaries of his job description and his boss’s patience, placing himself in precarious situations in the city of Boston.

A Picture of Pretense – When strangers on a cruise ship share a dinner table, the menu calls for intrigue, romance, and danger.
Shadow in the Sandpit – When a murderer moves in the shadows, you must commit to the dark.
Meet Your Maker – An ex-con with a gambling debt, a Hollywood movie production, and old school revenge provide motive for escalating mayhem in the city of Boston.
Pathside Predator – Unexpected tragedy and a serial killer’s spree result in FBI analyst Bradley Whitman questioning everything he thought he knew about himself and those around him.
Reaping Redemption – For a fleeting moment, Bradley finds peace until he answers a call from the one person he can’t refuse. Just like that…he’s back in. And the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Maestro’s Move – When an old adversary implements his plan to annihilate every U.S. citizen, analyst Bradley Whitman and his FBI colleagues must discover what’s causing thousands to die. As the death toll surges with each tick of the clock, so does the physical and psychological toll on those tasked with finding answers.

Romantic Comedy

Winter Meets Summer (2023 [please confirm])

When two opposites meet at a Cayuga Lake campground in New York’s wine country, a misunderstanding prompts them to make a pact not to fall in love. After supporting each other through personal challenges, each comes to realize their feelings go beyond friendship, but both are unwilling to risk their relationship. Their agreement is ripe for failure as they discover love is not bound by contracts.

Big Al Children’s Books

These books are based on some of my late husband’s attributes. I also based Big Al’s image on my husband, Al.

A Big Al Bear Hug (empathy) – Little Jack is sad because he can’t go fishing with his Dad. Big Al makes Jack feel better and tells Jack he is not the only one who will be sad about missing their day together.
Big Al Helps Clean the Park (environmental stewardship) – Mary Beth and Big Al come up with a plan to clean their neighborhood park so the kids will have a safe, clean place to play. But how will they keep it clean?
Big Al’s Treasure (compassion) – Big Al takes Cole on an unusual treasure hunt. Their adventure includes solving riddles to get them where they need to be. Can you help them solve the riddles? And what treasure awaits them?
The Case of the Missing Cooler (friendship, forgiveness, sharing) – She was playing a little joke on her Mom, but something went wrong. The cooler she hid behind the shack mysteriously disappeared. Follow along with this group of friends as they try to find the missing cooler full of food. Be careful not to judge too quickly.

In the Works

As well as writing book eight of the Bradley Whitman Series, I am currently working with a producer and director to bring an adaptation of one of my novels to the screen. I am unable to be more specific at this time.