Christopher Lukas Books

The narrative explores the impact of a family legacy marked by mental illness, particularly depression and bipolar disorder, stemming from the suicide of Kit Lukas's mother during his childhood. Despite achieving success in their respective fields, Kit and his brother Tony grapple with the shadows of their past. Kit ultimately confronts their family's struggles, finding a path to healing, while Tony's ongoing battle with depression tragically culminates in his suicide. "Blue Genes" offers a poignant reflection on the devastation of mental illness and the resilience needed to overcome it.

Silent Grief is a book for and about suicide survivors - those who have been left behind by the suicide of a friend or loved one. Written by a suicide survivor, this book gives valuable insights into living in the wake of suicide, providing useful strategies and support for those affected by suicide, as well as professionals working with them.

"Christopher Lukas arranges his wonderful short stories into three sections: "Lust and Love," "Love and Loss," and "At Close of Day." Although the stories are not linked by character or by action leading a progress, the sections suggest such a progression for human experience. We lust for what we wish to have, and, in the process discover love. And, having found love, we find also loss. The separation from love, both tragic and heroic, prepares us for our own "close of day." Lukas shows us through his fiction how we make the journey in human, sensitive, personal terms. There is much that is beautiful about these stories, and warmly comforting. Where, "as things are now, this is definitely the place for me to be" ("Angels of Mercy")."-- From Amazon