John Banville / Benjamin Black
15 SeriesJohn Banville, an Irish novelist, playwright, and screenwriter, also writes under the pen name Benjamin Black. He is renowned for his dark humor and a precise, poetic style. Recently, as Benjamin Black, he has taken on the iconic role of Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe character.
John Banville, writing as Benjamin Black, has penned several notable series. The Quirke series features a pathologist solving mysteries in Dublin. The Philip Marlowe series, inspired by Raymond Chandler's work, continues the adventures of the iconic detective. Additionally, the Tax Free series explores new themes under the same pseudonym. Notably, The Ark, with only 200 copies published in 1996, is excluded from this list. Each series offers unique storytelling and compelling narratives.
