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Robert Jackson Bennett


USA flag (b.1984)

Robert Jackson Bennett was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, but grew up in the half-developed suburbs of Katy, Texas. He spent most of his time playing on construction sites and in drainage ditches, which would explain a lot. His interest in writing came from hearing about the books his older brother was reading and then attempting to mimic them. He attended the University of Texas at Austin and, like a lot of its alumni, was unable to leave the charms of the city and resides there currently.
 

Awards: Jackson (2014), Edgar (2012)  see all

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
 
New and upcoming books
Series
Divine Cities
   1. City of Stairs (2014)
   2. City of Blades (2016)
   3. City of Miracles (2017)
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Founders Trilogy
   1. Foundryside (2018)
   2. Shorefall (2020)
   3. Locklands (2022)
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Novels
   The Company Man (2009)
   Mr. Shivers (2009)
   The Troupe (2012)
   American Elsewhere (2013)
   Vigilance (2019)
   In the Shadows of Men (2020)
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Books containing stories by Robert Jackson Bennett
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Dark Duets (2014)
All-New Tales of Horror and Dark Fantasy
edited by
Christopher Golden

Awards
2014 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel : American Elsewhere
2012 Edgar Award for Best Paperback original : The Company Man
2011 Shirley Jackson Award for Best Novel : Mr. Shivers

Award nominations
2019 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : Foundryside
2019 Dragon Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : Foundryside
2019 British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : Foundryside
2018 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : City of Miracles
2017 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : City of Blades
2015 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel (nominee) : City of Stairs
2015 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : City of Stairs
2015 British Fantasy Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : City of Stairs
2012 Anthony Award for Best Paperback original (nominee) : The Company Man
2011 Philip K Dick Award (nominee) : The Company Man


Robert Jackson Bennett recommends
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The Ghost of Us (2024)
James L Sutter
"Sweet, acerbic, heartfelt, and witty, The Ghost of Us is like a long, languid hangout with the best people you know on a warm summer afternoon-with a ghost along with the ride. A warm, wonderful story of first loves and last moments."
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The Hanging City (2023)
Charlie N Holmberg
"Lyrical and striking, The Hanging City is an enchanting story of romance within a harsh world and an even more unforgiving society. Navigating class conflict, rigid social rules, and bitter hierarchies, The Hanging City explores the many types of love that people can find between one another, and is as unsparing in its depiction of the consequences of love as it is thrilling, rewarding, and heart-felt."
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Perilous Times (2023)
Thomas D Lee
"Enormous fun, combining razor sharp wit with savage political commentary, propulsive action, and near-endless Arthurian Easter Eggs. A brilliant collision of ancient mysticism with modern madness."

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