The Refusal Camp Stories
The Refusal Camp Stories by James R. Benn, published by Soho Press on March 14, 2023, is a collection of 264 pages in English. This edition presents an eclectic mix of new and previously published mystery stories, showcasing the author’s expertise in weaving historical detail with engaging wartime narratives. The stories span various time periods, including the American Revolution and World War II, exploring themes of betrayal, revenge, and the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of conflict.
Readers will find a diverse array of tales, such as “The Horse Chestnut Tree,” which delves into themes of betrayal and murder, and “Vengeance Weapon,” a historical thriller centered on an enslaved Jewish laborer at a concentration camp. The collection also features “Irish Tommy,” a police procedural set in 1944 Boston, appealing to fans of the author’s previous work. With its focus on mystery and historical contexts, The Refusal Camp Stories offers a rich exploration of crime fiction through the lens of significant historical events.
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These dazzling stories show a crime fiction veteran at the height of his career.
In his first-ever collection, the award-winning author of the Billy Boyle World War II mysteries presents an eclectic mix of new and previously published mystery stories rife with historical detail and riveting wartime storytelling.
“The Horse Chestnut Tree” explores betrayal and murder during the American Revolution. In the speculative work “Glass,” an atomic supercollider and the breakdown of the time-space continuum change the lives of two cousins devoured by greed. “Vengeance Weapon,” a historical thriller about an enslaved Jewish laborer working at the Dora concentration camp, looks at how far someone will go to get revenge. And for his Billy Boyle fans, Benn delivers “Irish Tommy,” a police procedural set in 1944 Boston featuring Billy’s father and uncle.
Full of terror, action, amusement, and bliss, The Refusal Camp is a must-have collection from a crime fiction veteran at the height of his career.
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