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Benison’s novels are as witty as they are suspenseful.
Best known for traditional mysteries with a literary sensibility, Benison writes novels that emphasize character, atmosphere, and logic over graphic violence. His work appeals to readers who enjoy crime fiction rooted in community, place, and the complexity of life.
“C.C. Benison brings the English village mystery into a more demanding era, crafting a story with dimension and subtlety, in which resoundingly real characters grapple with loss and danger and matters of immortality––without losing the whimsy, the tight plotting, and the palpable delight in Traditional England found in his predecessors”
C.C. Benison is the nom de plume of Douglas Whiteway, author of the Her Majesty Investigates series:
As well as the Father Christmas mystery series, featuring:
Benison’s other books include the literary mystery Death in Cold Type and the psychological thriller Paul is Dead: A Novel.
His ninth novel, Dionision Life: A Comedy, represents a new direction, exchanging detectives and murder investigations for romance, reinvention, and the comic complications of contemporary life.