Ben Elton

Ben Elton

4 Series

Ben Elton, an English author, is known for his works in humour, dystopian, and historical fiction. He has received acclaim for his contributions to sitcoms such as The Young Ones, Blackadder, and The Thin Blue Line, as well as for his West End musicals, including We Will Rock You. Elton resides in Fremantle, Australia, with his wife Sophie and their three children.

In "High Society," Ben Elton explores a world where the war on drugs has failed, and society has become a global criminal network. The narrative spans from the toilets of the Groucho Club to the poppy fields of Afghanistan, illustrating the pervasive impact of this underworld. As the world grapples with its complicity, the story delves into the consequences of this new reality.

Standalone Novels

Stark

(1989)

Gridlock

(1991)

This Other Eden

(1993)

Popcorn

(1996)

Blast from the Past

(1998)

Inconceivable

(1999)

Dead Famous

(2001)

High Society

(2002)

Past Mortem

(2004)

The First Casualty

(2005)

Chart Throb

(2006)

Blind Faith

(2007)

Meltdown

(2009)

Two Brothers

(2012)

Time and Time Again

(2014)

Identity Crisis

(2015)

Non-Fiction

Bachelor Boys

(1984)

Standalone Plays

Gasping

(1990)

Silly Cow

(1998)

Ben Elton Plays 1

(1998)

Upstart Crow

(2018)

Anthologies

filth!

(1994)

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