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J.A. Keating practiced law in Philadelphia for twenty-two years before turning to fiction. A lifelong resident of the Philadelphia suburbs, he grew up in Broomall, Delaware County, attended Marple-Newtown High School, and now lives in Chester County with his family.

He holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science from Saint Joseph's University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Widener University School of Law. His legal career spanning construction litigation, surety law, and corporate compliance gave him an instinct for buried facts, institutional cover-ups, and the patience it takes to find the truth underneath.

The Benoit Winery Murders is his debut novel, written longhand over five months. It is the first book in the Jimmy Keats series. T
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"My first impression of The Benoit Winery Murders by J. A. Keating was pure intrigue. The discovery of a preserved human head hidden away in a museum attic immediately pulled me into the story, and I couldn’t wait to uncover the mystery behind it. The" Read more of this review »
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This novel is well-written and interesting from the first to the last page. The pace and evolution of the story are perfect, and the characters are well-constructed. Definitely worth reading!"
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"⚫️The Benoit Winery Murders hooked me from the moment I opened the book. It all starts with a chilling discovery a preserved human head in a dusty museum attic and, honestly, you can’t help but keep turning the pages after that. Instead of rushing th" Read more of this review »
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