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Beauty and Brutality: A Conversation with Chris Bohjalian

By Jenn Delperdang,
Kelsey Patterson
Published March 18, 2025 at 10:32 AM CDT
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In this episode, Jenn and Kelsey talk with blockbuster author Chris Bohjalian about his latest novel, The Jackal's Mistress, a heart-stopping story of two people navigating the boundaries of love and humanity in a landscape of brutal violence. Listen in and discover why Chris Bohjalian is truly one of our greatest storytellers.

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