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Ben Schenkman

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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) 4.06 avg rating — 451 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 — 113 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) 4.52 avg rating — 67 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) 4.49 avg rating — 63 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 — 57 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) 4.61 avg rating — 18 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), A.J. Alexander (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 4 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) 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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My Brother’s Keeper – Release Party!

Come celebrate my latest release on 4/6 at 7PM EST on The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Fanatic’s podcast with Daniel Coolbaugh, Chris the Bearded Book Beast, and Michael Vadney of Author Adjacent!

I’ll be giving away a signed copy of My Brother’s Keeper to a lucky attendee!

We may even have a very special urban fantasy author guest!

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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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