Chris Bohjalian is an American novelist born in White Plains, New York in 1962. He has authored over twenty novels throughout his career, establishing himself as a prolific writer in contemporary fiction. Among his notable works are Midwives (1997), The Sandcastle Girls (2012), The Guest Room (2016), and The Flight Attendant (2018). His novels have achieved significant international reach, with his work published in over thirty languages. Three of his novels have been adapted into films, demonstrating the broad appeal of his storytelling. The Flight Attendant, one of his most successful works, was adapted into a television drama series by Steve Yockey, starring Kaley Cuoco. This adaptation brought his work to a wider audience through the streaming and broadcast medium.