James R. Benn

James R. Benn

4 Series

James R. Benn is an American author renowned for his Billy Boyle series, set during World War II. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University. Additionally, he serves as the director of the Godfrey Memorial Library, a private family history library.

Author: James R. Benn Rewritten synopsis: In "The First Wave," Billy Boyle, a young U.S. Army detective, is tasked with solving a murder amidst the chaos of the D-Day invasion. As he navigates the Normandy beaches, Billy uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the success of the Allied forces. With time running out, he must identify the killer and stop a plot that could alter the course of the war. This gripping mystery combines historical detail with intense suspense, offering readers a thrilling journey through one of World War II's pivotal moments.

Billy Boyle World War II Mysteries

Billy Boyle

(2006)

The First Wave

(2007)

Blood Alone

(2008)

Evil for Evil

(2009)

Rag and Bone

(2010)

A Mortal Terror

(2011)

Death's Door

(2012)

A Blind Goddess

(2013)

The Rest is Silence

(2014)

The White Ghost

(2015)

Blue Madonna

(2016)

The Devouring

(2017)

Solemn Graves

(2018)

When Hell Struck Twelve

(2019)

The Red Horse

(2020)

Road of Bones

(2021)

From the Shadows

(2022)

Proud Sorrows

(2023)

The Phantom Patrol

(2024)

Standalone Novels

On Desperate Ground / Desperate Ground

(2000)

Souvenir

(2012)

Shard

(2021)

Freegift

(2022)

Collections

The Refusal Camp

(2023)

Anthologies

The Usual Santas

(2016)

Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, September-October 2021

(2021)

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