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James Bennett

James Bennett is British fantasy author raised in Sussex and South Africa. His travels have furnished him with an abiding love of different cultures, history and mythology. He's had several short stories published internationally and draws inspiration from long walks, deep forests and old stones. Also the odd bottle of wine. James lives in London and sees dragon bones in the Thames whenever he crosses a bridge.

Awards: BFA (2023) see all

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy

Series

Ben Garston
   1. Chasing Embers (2016)
   2. Raising Fire (2017)
   3. Burning Ashes (2018)

Collections

   You Left Your Biscuit Behind (2016) (with others)
   Exploding Myths (2017)
   Preaching to the Perverted (2024)

Novellas and Short Stories

The Dust Of The Red Rose Knight (2023)

Books containing stories by James Bennett

Blood in the Bricks (2025)
edited by
Neil Williamson

The Dark Issue 123 (2025)
(Dark Issue, book 123)

The Dark Issue 107 (2024)
(Dark Issue, book 107)

More books

Awards

2023 British Fantasy Award for Best Short Story : Morta

Award nominations

2025 British Fantasy Award for Best Collection (nominee) : Preaching to the Perverted

James Bennett recommends

Strange Practice (2017)
(Dr. Greta Helsing, book 1)
Vivian Shaw
"A darkly delicious adventure featuring a quirky new heroine. Strange Practice breathes new life into the undead."

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