Kristin Koval

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About the Author

Kristin Koval is a former lawyer who always wanted to be a writer but initially wandered down other paths. Penitence is her debut novel and was a Barnes & Noble Discover Pick, a Book of the Month Pick, an Indie Next Pick, an Apple Books Staff Pick, an Apple Audiobooks Must Listen, a People Magazine Book of the Week, and a Goodreads Most Anticipated Pick and Hottest Debut Selection. She lives in Boulder, Colorado and Park City, Utah with her husband, two sons and two Great Danes.

Books by Kristin Koval

Book cover of "Penitence" by Kristin Koval, featuring a snowy birch forest with a blue and white color scheme.
BY Kristin Koval
For readers of Ann Patchett and Celeste Ng, Penitence is a poignant exploration of love and forgiveness. It’s a suspenseful, addictive page-turner filled with literary insight that compels readers to consider whether each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.

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