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Benny James Mystery #1-3
Benny James Mystery Series Box Set
Welcome to Tilley, GeorgiaEx-FBI agent Benny James tries to disappear and retire on a houseboat in this sleepy lake town, but the local police won’t let him spend his days basking in the sun. Murder comes to town and they need his help.
Introducing Benny JamesHe’s cool, calm, and you guessed it – collected. The FBI calls it fired but Benny would rather use the term retired when talking about his former career. He was the best of the best and even though he doesn’t want to admit it, he’d like a shot at redemption.
Meet RedRed was raised deep in the Ozark Mountains by deaf-mute parents away from the world. He’s a young guy who talks like a drunk four-year-old and will steal your heart and have you laughing out loud with his view of the world. Red was only supposed to stick around for the first book, but I had so many emails from people who fell in love with his character that he hangs around for all three.
Amazon Readers Love Benny JamesWith over 500 five star reviews of the series, readers love Benny, Red, and the rest of the quirky cast of characters. Since its original release, Birdsongs has been revised and all the books have been professionally edited and reformatted for an optimal reading experience. I hope you will enjoy the Benny James Mystery Series and have as much fun reading it as I did writing it.
Start a new mystery series today with just one click!
You can read this entire collection for free with Kindle Unlimited
Book 1: BirdsongsFired FBI agent Benny James is pulled out of retirement to hunt a serial killer. At each scene the killer leaves dead birds and other odd clues. The strange occurrences press Benny to his max as he tracks down a killer and seeks redemption.
Book 2: PushedBenny James is whisked into action by TV evangelist, Reverend Jim, who heads a mega church in Mississippi and has a major problem. Reverend Jim’s son, Brother Jim, has taken his battle against sin to the extreme. Attractive young women are being “baptized” by being pushed from bridges.
Book 3: Brushed AwayWhen a bloody painting is found hanging on a café wall, Benny James finds a string of bizarre art pieces, which lead to discarded bodies. As the list of suspects grows, a couple of artists living in a broken down plantation house piques his interest. One of the artists has the odd habit of taking on the personalities of others. The other has a secret she is desperately trying to hide.
Introducing Benny JamesHe’s cool, calm, and you guessed it – collected. The FBI calls it fired but Benny would rather use the term retired when talking about his former career. He was the best of the best and even though he doesn’t want to admit it, he’d like a shot at redemption.
Meet RedRed was raised deep in the Ozark Mountains by deaf-mute parents away from the world. He’s a young guy who talks like a drunk four-year-old and will steal your heart and have you laughing out loud with his view of the world. Red was only supposed to stick around for the first book, but I had so many emails from people who fell in love with his character that he hangs around for all three.
Amazon Readers Love Benny JamesWith over 500 five star reviews of the series, readers love Benny, Red, and the rest of the quirky cast of characters. Since its original release, Birdsongs has been revised and all the books have been professionally edited and reformatted for an optimal reading experience. I hope you will enjoy the Benny James Mystery Series and have as much fun reading it as I did writing it.
Start a new mystery series today with just one click!
You can read this entire collection for free with Kindle Unlimited
Book 1: BirdsongsFired FBI agent Benny James is pulled out of retirement to hunt a serial killer. At each scene the killer leaves dead birds and other odd clues. The strange occurrences press Benny to his max as he tracks down a killer and seeks redemption.
Book 2: PushedBenny James is whisked into action by TV evangelist, Reverend Jim, who heads a mega church in Mississippi and has a major problem. Reverend Jim’s son, Brother Jim, has taken his battle against sin to the extreme. Attractive young women are being “baptized” by being pushed from bridges.
Book 3: Brushed AwayWhen a bloody painting is found hanging on a café wall, Benny James finds a string of bizarre art pieces, which lead to discarded bodies. As the list of suspects grows, a couple of artists living in a broken down plantation house piques his interest. One of the artists has the odd habit of taking on the personalities of others. The other has a secret she is desperately trying to hide.
- GenresMystery
728 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 16, 2019
1089 people are currently reading
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About the author
Jason Deas
16 books41 followersJason Deas has taught art in elementary schools for over a decade. He likes his job three and a half days a week. He is a songwriter, sculptor, and makes a mean pot of chili. Most of his writing used to take place at Georgia campgrounds, inside a three-man tent or sitting at an uncomfortable concrete picnic table. He wouldn’t have had it any other way until he one day found a 70’s-model camper where he now writes in luxury. Jason has published flash fiction and poems. After writing Birdsongs, a mystery for adults, his nieces asked him to write a book for kids and he granted their wish and wrote Camp Timber View. He had so much fun writing it he is currently putting the finishing touches on another middle grade novel titled The Big Stinky City. He is also working on the sequel to Birdsongs titled, Baptized by Jim.
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May 21, 2019
Benny James is great stuff
Read 1st 3 Benny James books in 2 days and thoroughly enjoyed them all! Quirky characters, fast paced action, some fun and easy to read....what more can you ask for!
Read 1st 3 Benny James books in 2 days and thoroughly enjoyed them all! Quirky characters, fast paced action, some fun and easy to read....what more can you ask for!
June 1, 2019
Jason Deas' writing and storytelling is excellent. His style is light and Red's innocence and the congruity of the other delightful characters hold the series together through all three books. My favorite lines of all in the series are: "There are a lot of crazy people in this world," says Benny. "I think Bendy know most of them," replies Red. I laughed out loud. Other authors, like John Irving (high praise for me to compare Deas to him) and P. F. Ford have an uncanny ability to accept zany behavior from a character and have other characters accept and respond to them as if their behavior were normal. That ability makes for some quite interesting books and we can learn from seeing the world through other perspectives. I loved the series, and want more.
August 12, 2019
Brilliant
I have been an avid reader for over 50years and I found this series one of the best I have read in years. The characters are well thought out with their own quirks and says of conversing with the main character Benny James.
The other thing I liked about the stories is that you cannot guess "who done it" until the very end.
I am looking forward to reading more from Jason Deas.
I have been an avid reader for over 50years and I found this series one of the best I have read in years. The characters are well thought out with their own quirks and says of conversing with the main character Benny James.
The other thing I liked about the stories is that you cannot guess "who done it" until the very end.
I am looking forward to reading more from Jason Deas.
May 27, 2020
Murder with intrigue so that you are begging for more
This one of best series I have ever read.! Be your is such a love able character. This series has a cast of characters that makes for interesting reading. My only complete is that after reading that I longed for more. I really wish the author has more books with Benny, Rachel, and Red. He is by far the most lovable of the them all.
This one of best series I have ever read.! Be your is such a love able character. This series has a cast of characters that makes for interesting reading. My only complete is that after reading that I longed for more. I really wish the author has more books with Benny, Rachel, and Red. He is by far the most lovable of the them all.
March 6, 2021
This set of 3 books goes well beyond the normal who-done-it genre with really interesting and well described characters. The protagonist, a retired FBI agent with a stellar record of solving difficult cases but also bending the rules, lives up to his reputation as he interacts with the eclectic people surrounding him as he chases down murderers. The story lines and action grabbed my attention and kept me racing through each book - they will fascinate you too!
June 9, 2019
Kept me guessing
Although I suspected who the killer was from the beginning, there was enough suspicion placed on others to fully hold on to my choice. Once again Mr. Deas tells a story in such a way that it keeps your interest and you won't want to put the book down. I sure hope I get to read more Benny James mysteries soon.
Although I suspected who the killer was from the beginning, there was enough suspicion placed on others to fully hold on to my choice. Once again Mr. Deas tells a story in such a way that it keeps your interest and you won't want to put the book down. I sure hope I get to read more Benny James mysteries soon.
May 25, 2019
Another fantastic thriller
My favorite characters continue their life-styles with plenty of humor. As always, a fast-moving tangled plot with incredibly realistic characters start at page one until the end with fantastic, real-life adventures.
My favorite characters continue their life-styles with plenty of humor. As always, a fast-moving tangled plot with incredibly realistic characters start at page one until the end with fantastic, real-life adventures.
May 28, 2019
Got To Love Small Towns
Ok, this author knows his stuff😅. The series is fabulous, great writing, the characters, and the plot, are all top notch! The wording is great, all three of these books are a worthy read, you will laugh, cry and want more. Great Read Thanks Jason!!😃
Ok, this author knows his stuff😅. The series is fabulous, great writing, the characters, and the plot, are all top notch! The wording is great, all three of these books are a worthy read, you will laugh, cry and want more. Great Read Thanks Jason!!😃
June 23, 2019
Excellent Characters
The first mystery was slow going at first. After I got more familiar with the author’s pacing, I really enjoyed reading these three Benny James mysteries. The plots are complicated, and the characters are intriguing.
The first mystery was slow going at first. After I got more familiar with the author’s pacing, I really enjoyed reading these three Benny James mysteries. The plots are complicated, and the characters are intriguing.
June 28, 2019
Entertaining
Great characters and story lines. Especially fond of Red and main character, "Bendy" . Thoroughly enjoyed these 3 stories. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
Great characters and story lines. Especially fond of Red and main character, "Bendy" . Thoroughly enjoyed these 3 stories. Looking forward to reading more by this author.
July 4, 2019
Clever writer
Unique characters, unusual plots. A lot of fun. A retired FBI top agent moves to a small Georgia town and quickly becomes the local crime solver, making friends with the unique people who live in every small town.
Unique characters, unusual plots. A lot of fun. A retired FBI top agent moves to a small Georgia town and quickly becomes the local crime solver, making friends with the unique people who live in every small town.
July 8, 2019
Three-Book Set Is The Way To Go
The introduction to Benny James was less than auspicious for me, but he grew on me throughout volumes 2 and 3. And i hadn’t figured out whodunit it why, which is always a big plus.
The introduction to Benny James was less than auspicious for me, but he grew on me throughout volumes 2 and 3. And i hadn’t figured out whodunit it why, which is always a big plus.
August 7, 2019
I stopped reading it when it became unbearable. Unrealistic and unresearched. Jumped from place to place without Rhyme or reason. Homicide expert that couldn't stomach the smell of dead birds, how did he handle dead people found in advanced decomposition, what a wimp. That was it for me Goodbye
September 18, 2019
Great series
Sometimes there is a story that has something special. The mixture of characters and stories makes this one of those. Mixing detective stories with human interest and romance is a winning combination that just can’t be beat.
Sometimes there is a story that has something special. The mixture of characters and stories makes this one of those. Mixing detective stories with human interest and romance is a winning combination that just can’t be beat.
October 23, 2019
These books are the best thing that I have ever read.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. These books are fantastic and I highly recommend them to anyone who reads because they have a lot of great moments in them.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. These books are fantastic and I highly recommend them to anyone who reads because they have a lot of great moments in them.
February 11, 2020
Three winners
All three of the books are very well written and interesting. The author is very good at making you see and feel as though you are there. All three followed along well. I also liked the ending.
All three of the books are very well written and interesting. The author is very good at making you see and feel as though you are there. All three followed along well. I also liked the ending.
May 22, 2020
Good
Very entertaining. One thing that could be better is Red. He's not learning impaired so he should have evolved quickly with better speech and so on. Still he and the other characters make this work. I wouldn't mind reading more of Benny James and friends.
Very entertaining. One thing that could be better is Red. He's not learning impaired so he should have evolved quickly with better speech and so on. Still he and the other characters make this work. I wouldn't mind reading more of Benny James and friends.
May 29, 2020
Benny James Mystery Series
Jason put a good series together with this one. The parts were different enough to keep you moving and the characters were awesome. Just enough politics and other forms of entertainment to keep you busy. An enjoyable read.
Jason put a good series together with this one. The parts were different enough to keep you moving and the characters were awesome. Just enough politics and other forms of entertainment to keep you busy. An enjoyable read.
May 29, 2020
Fun and exciting
The characters are interesting and we'll developed and the situations they find themselves in are different. I especially like Red and would like to read more with him in it.
The characters are interesting and we'll developed and the situations they find themselves in are different. I especially like Red and would like to read more with him in it.
May 22, 2019
Benny James Box Set Book 1-3 by Jason Deas
This was an enjoyable read. It has a smart arse private investigator, a romantic interest, murder, mystery, great cast of supporting characters.
This was an enjoyable read. It has a smart arse private investigator, a romantic interest, murder, mystery, great cast of supporting characters.
May 26, 2019
Hilariously funny mysteries.
May 28, 2019
Great stories
I enjoyed each of the stories and glad Red was in all three. Readers had to fall in love with his character.
I enjoyed each of the stories and glad Red was in all three. Readers had to fall in love with his character.
May 31, 2019
Benny James
Enjoyed the books. Liked the love interest. Throw in the murders and it's easy reading. I really like Red and the small town.
Enjoyed the books. Liked the love interest. Throw in the murders and it's easy reading. I really like Red and the small town.
June 4, 2019
Ok really 3+ stars
Some memorable characters plot is not always obvious, pretty well written, sort of grew on me and went right to next one in series.
Some memorable characters plot is not always obvious, pretty well written, sort of grew on me and went right to next one in series.
June 10, 2019
Pushed
This was the third in the series...read all three excellent! Great character development, writing, plot etc. I feel so sad that apparently the author finished the series😡
This was the third in the series...read all three excellent! Great character development, writing, plot etc. I feel so sad that apparently the author finished the series😡
June 19, 2019
This was a great read!!! Twist and turn all the way!!! I also laughed also!! Keep them coming Jason, you are a wonderful writer..
July 17, 2019
Just ok
Not what I expected. I'm not into that much realism and theater at the same time. The only good part of the books was Red, the rest was hard to swallow.
Not what I expected. I'm not into that much realism and theater at the same time. The only good part of the books was Red, the rest was hard to swallow.
August 14, 2019
RECOMMENDED
The "Benny James" Mystery Series Box Set is a good introduction of Jason Deas.
If you enjoy a good mystery, check out this or another of his books.
The "Benny James" Mystery Series Box Set is a good introduction of Jason Deas.
If you enjoy a good mystery, check out this or another of his books.
August 30, 2019
James
Another author who has trouble with the ability to tell a story without crummy and vulgar language. Read at your own risk.
Another author who has trouble with the ability to tell a story without crummy and vulgar language. Read at your own risk.
September 27, 2019
The type of people l would like to meet.
I loved Bennie’s heart and his brain.
Red was an unforgettable character.
I’d like to read more of their exploits.
I loved Bennie’s heart and his brain.
Red was an unforgettable character.
I’d like to read more of their exploits.
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