James R. Benn is the author of the Billy Boyle World War II mysteries. The debut, Billy Boyle, was named one of the top five mysteries of 2006 by Book Sense and was a Dilys Award nominee. Subsequent books have received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, and been listed as the Bookpage Mystery of the Month. Two have been tagged as a "Killer Book" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. A librarian for many years, Benn lives in Hadlyme, Connecticut, with his wife, Deborah Mandel.
"Benn's nuanced portrayal of Vatican politics will keep readers
turning the pages."—Publishers Weekly
"Consistently entertaining."—WWII Magazine
"Benn has obviously done his research.... In addition to series
fans, this will appeal to readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers
with a dramatic setting such as the Second World War."—Library
Journal
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