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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) 4.07 avg rating — 413 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) 4.25 avg rating — 102 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
	Too Many Gods in the Kitchen (The Devil You Know #3) 4.50 avg rating — 56 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
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	Underleveled: The Legend of Rolph by J.J. Howell, Ben Schenkman (Goodreads Author), A.J. Alexander (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 2 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
	A Season for Stories: A Caffeinated Terrier Press Anthology by Ben Schenkman (Goodreads Author), Laurie Neilsen (Goodreads Author), Tal Good (Goodreads Author) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 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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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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“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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