ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Raymond Benson is the author of nearly forty books. His most recent novels of suspense are In the Hush of the Night and The Secrets on Chicory Lane. He is primarily known for the five novels in his best-selling serial, The Black Stiletto, as well as for being the third—and first American—author of continuation James Bond novels between 1996 and 2002, penning six worldwide best-selling original 007 thrillers and three film novelizations. Raymond’s other novels include Dark Side of the Morgue (Shamus Award nominee for Best Paperback Original), Torment—A Love Story, and Sweetie’s Diamonds, as well as several media tie-in works.
The author has taught courses in film history in New York and Illinois and currently presents ongoing lectures about movies with film critic Dann Gire. Raymond is also a gigging musician. He is an active member of International Thriller Writers Inc., Mystery Writers of America, the International Association of Media Tie-In Writers, and ASCAP. He served on the Board of Directors of The Ian Fleming Foundation for sixteen years. He is based in the Chicago area.