Black, Benjamin, 1945-

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Benjamin Black is a pseudonym under which John Banville writes crime fiction. These clever, atmospheric, and intricately plotted tales often feature Quirke, a shrewd pathologist with personal troubles, navigating the underbelly of 1950s Dublin, a city filled with corruption, poverty, and brutal violence. Black's vivid descriptions of pastoral beauty and urban grime, his sparkling prose and insightful metaphors, and his evocative characterizations of complex characters will appeal to readers looking for textured and nuanced mysteries. Start with: Christine falls
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Black, Benjamin, 1945-
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Benjamin Black is a pseudonym under which John Banville writes crime fiction. These clever, atmospheric, and intricately plotted tales often feature Quirke, a shrewd pathologist with personal troubles, navigating the underbelly of 1950s Dublin, a city filled with corruption, poverty, and brutal violence. Black's vivid descriptions of pastoral beauty and urban grime, his sparkling prose and insightful metaphors, and his evocative characterizations of complex characters will appeal to readers looking for textured and nuanced mysteries. Start with: Christine falls
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