Benjamin Black

Benjamin Black, the penname of acclaimed novelist John Banville, is the author of Christine Falls and The Silver Swan. Christine Falls was nominated for both the Edgar Award and Macavity Award for Best Novel; both Christine Falls and Silver Swan were national bestsellers. Mr. Banville lives in Dublin.

Books Authored

Image of Elegy for April: A Novel (Quirke, 3)
Author(s):
Benjamin Black
Genre(s):
Mystery & Thriller

Elegy for April: A Novel (Quirke)

November 7, 2018
Reviewed by: 
Tony Bailie

The weather is like a character in this novel, lingering in the background and occasionally being given a few lines.

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Image of The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel (Philip Marlowe Series)
Author(s):
Benjamin Black
Genre(s):
Genre Fiction

The Black-Eyed Blonde: A Philip Marlowe Novel

December 4, 2013
Reviewed by: 
Norman Powers

“It should come as no surprise that Benjamin Black has brought Phillip Marlowe wonderfully back to life.”

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Image of A Death in Summer: A Novel
Author(s):
Benjamin Black
Genre(s):
Literary Fiction

A Death in Summer: A Novel (Quirke)

July 4, 2011
Reviewed by: 
Tony Bailie

“This is an elegant novel, well-paced with dramatic twists, disturbing surprises and richly drawn characters whose actions and motives have a tangible psychological depth.”

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