Raymond Benson

  • 15

    Catalog books

  • 9

    Works

  • 1986 to 2017

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Raymond Benson writes brisk, plot-driven thrillers and suspense with a steady eye for pacing and craft. From original novels like Sweetie’s Diamonds to his Black Stiletto entry Secrets and Lies, Benson builds tight narratives that favor clean prose, mounting tension, and twists that keep readers turning pages.

Benson’s work also includes licensed continuation of genre classics, demonstrated by his James Bond novels Tomorrow Never Dies and You Only Live Twice II. These entries blend homage with fresh plotting, delivering action-focused storytelling that balances familiar characters and high-stakes, cinematic scenarios.

Best Place To Start

Black Stiletto : Secrets and Lies

Oceanview Publishing • 2014 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Continuing the James Bond series • Original thrillers and tie-ins • Noir-tinged crime fiction

Genres and themes: Espionage • Crime & noir • Fast-paced plotting • Classic thriller sensibility

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who enjoy traditional spy thrillers and crime stories with tight plotting and clear prose.

Start with his Bond continuation novels if you want canonical-style spy action, or try his standalone crime titles for grittier, character-driven stories.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Black Stiletto : Secrets and Lies

    Oceanview Publishing • 2014 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2014 • 336 pages.

  2. Sweetie's Diamonds

    Smashwords • 2009 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2009.

  3. You Only Live Twice II

    Victory Games • 1986 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 1986.

  4. Tomorrow Never Dies (Bookcassette(r) Edition)

    Brilliance Audio • 1997 • commitment varies by edition

    This one reads more like a collected shelf sample than a single clean starting point.

  5. Black Stiletto

    Oceanview Publishing • 2012 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2012 • 288 pages.

  6. Secrets on Chicory Lane

    Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated • 2017 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 256 pages.

  7. A Hard Day's Death

    Leisure • 2008 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 352 pages.

  8. Metal Gear Solid

    Del Rey • 2008 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2008 • 320 pages.

  9. Doubleshot

    London Hodder & Stoughton 2000. • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 320 pages.

  10. High Time to Kill (007)

    Berkley Pub Group • 2000 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 290 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Sweetie's Diamonds gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Black Stiletto : Secrets and Lies leans later in the catalog.
  • You Only Live Twice II is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Black Stiletto : Secrets and Lies.

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