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Ben Schenkman likes many things in life: his 20-pound Maine coon cat, his family, his coffee, and his eclectic hobbies—not necessarily in that order.

Ben also likes to play devil’s advocate in his urban fantasy books by exploring the gray areas of good and evil with questions like, “Does the end really justify the means? Or is it all simply black and white?” Ben leaves these questions lingering in the ether to challenge readers’ conventional thinking and delve into the complexities of moral dilemmas.

As a native of Connecticut, Ben draws inspiration from his upbringing and college years in New Haven, where his novels take place. When he wants to escape being a writer, he’s a massive foodie who goes on gastronomic adventures, an overachiever w ...more

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	My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know #1) 4.05 avg rating — 461 ratings — published 2023 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dueling Shoulder Angels (The Devil You Know #2) 4.27 avg rating — 118 ratings — published 2024 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Brother's Keeper (The Cycle of Ash Book 1) 4.51 avg rating — 78 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Too Many Gods in the Kitchen (The Devil You Know #3) 4.51 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2024 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Let Sleeping Gods Lie (The Chronicles of Corbin Pierce Book 1) 4.32 avg rating — 60 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Thief of Joy (The Devil You Know, #0.5) 4.58 avg rating — 19 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Underleveled: The Legend of Rolph by J.J. Howell, Ben Schenkman (Goodreads Author), AJ Alexanders 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Little Death Among Friends (The Devil You Know Book 4) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Season for Stories: A Caffeinated Terrier Press Anthology by Ben Schenkman (Goodreads Author), Laurie Neilsen (Goodreads Author), Tal Good (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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September Updates (Pre-orders and an Audiobook!)

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Underleveled: The Legend of Rolph (Audiobook!)

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RHINE RIVER CRUISE TRAVEL GUIDE 2025 (Full-Color Guide): Discover Like a Local – Iconic Castles, Scenic Towns, Detailed Maps, Insider Tips, and Hidden Gems for the Ultimate European Adventure

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Ben Schenkman wrote a new blog post September Updates (Pre-orders and an Audiobook!) A few big updates for all my friends and readers!A Little Death Among Friends – Pre-orderIt’s coming! Book 4 of The Devil You Know is now available fo Read more of this blog post »
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Ben Schenkman liked Mike Hrycyk's review of My Boss is the Devil (The Devil You Know #1): "Have you been hoping to get a fresh take on the whole selling your soul to the the devil trope? If you have, this book is what you’ve been looking for. Nick, our main character, has been drifting a bit, not making college work, not finding meaningfu" Read more of this review »
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Ben Schenkman liked Penny's review of A Little Death Among Friends (The Devil You Know Book 4): "I didn’t realize that this is the last book in the series until I finished it. But let’s back up for a minute. We are back in Nick’s world, and I really enjoyed how the book was told from multiple POVs. The plot is interesting, the book well-written," Read more of this review »
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Ben Schenkman liked Cass Morrison's review of A Little Death Among Friends (The Devil You Know Book 4): "Lately I've been reading a lot of "Heaven Fantasy", stories that revolve around gods and heaven, mostly centred around Abrahamic religions. This story includes a wider group of gods, angels and magic. You'd think with so much going on the story would" Read more of this review »
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“Hail coffee, full of caffeine, blessed are you among beverages hot and iced. Pray for me now in my hour of waking the hell up, which I hope is soon. Amen.”
― Ben Schenkman, My Boss is the Devil

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