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S J Bennett


UK flag (b.1966)

SJ Bennett was born in Yorkshire, England in 1966, and lives in London. An army child, she grew up travelling around the world. Her first novel was published when she was 42, after a varied career and lots of procrastination. She is the award-winning author of several books for children and teaches and podcasts about writing.
 


Genres: Cozy Mystery
 
Series
Her Majesty The Queen Investigates
   1. The Windsor Knot (2020)
   2. A Three Dog Problem (2021)
     aka All the Queen's Men
   3. Murder Most Royal (2022)
   4. A Death in Diamonds (2024)
   5. The Queen Who Came in from the Cold (2025)
   6. Death on the Royal Yacht (2026)
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Books containing stories by S J Bennett
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Midsummer Mysteries (2024)
(Beyond and Within)
edited by
Martin Edwards

Award nominations
2025 Short Story Dagger (shortlist) : The Glorious Twelfth
2025 CWA Whodunnit Dagger (shortlist) : A Death in Diamonds


S J Bennett recommends
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The Art of a Lie (2025)
Laura Shepherd-Robinson
"This book is an absolute treat, with deceit layered on deceit. As always, Laura brings Georgian London to life in all its wit and wickedness. I devoured the story like a bowl of fresh iced cream, and I won't be able to walk the length of Piccadilly without thinking of Hannah Cole and her shop of sweet temptations. As William Deveraux says to Henry Fielding, 'You'll divide your days between the before and after'"
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Can You Solve the Murder? (2025)
(Can You Solve the Murder?, book 1)
Antony Johnston
"This is a story for puzzle lovers everywhere - but only you can separate the real clues from the red herrings. It's an unusual tale where you really are the detective, and just make sure you don't accidentally die in the process. Antony Johnston masterfully guides you through."
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The Gatsby Gambit (2025)
Claire Anderson Wheeler
"Like so many, I'm familiar with the dazzling, tragic characters of The Great Gatsby. But in this reimagining of their world, Claire sheds new light on who suffers, and who succeeds. As well as a mystery, it's a coming of age story for Jay's younger sister, Gigi, and I loved her growing insights into her privileged life, and what it costs. It's an accomplished and satisfying read imbued with the luxury and lurking danger in the jewel of West Egg."

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