Benjamin Black

Benjamin Black is the pen name of prize-winning Irish novelist and journalist John Banville. Banville’s books are short on charm, but long on intelligence, elegant prose, and dark humor. His mystery novel Christine Falls is the subject of one of our book of the week reviews.

Aftertaste:
Brace yourself for a serious wave of gloom, folks.

Availability:
Everywhere.

Other Recommendations:
The Debt to Pleasure, by John Lanchester