Bennett, Robert Jackson Biography
Robert Jackson Bennett is an American author of speculative fiction, primarily known for his works in the genres of fantasy and horror. He has written several novels and novellas, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Shirley Jackson Award, the Edgar Award, and the Philip K. Dick Award.Bennett is perhaps best known for his Divine Cities trilogy, which is set in a world where the gods of an ancient civilization are dead and their cities have been conquered and colonized by a rising industrial power. The trilogy explores themes of power, colonialism, and the consequences of technological progress, and has been praised for its world-building, characters, and thought-provoking ideas.In addition to the Divine Cities trilogy, Bennett has also written several other novels, including the horror novel "American Elsewhere" and the urban fantasy novel "Foundryside." His writing is known for its strong characterization, intricate world-building, and blend of genre elements.Overall, Robert Jackson Bennett is a highly regarded and influential author in the world of speculative fiction, and his works continue to captivate and inspire readers around the world.
Books by Bennett, Robert Jackson
- City Of Stairs: Robert Jackson Bennett is one of the most talented writers in the genre but who has, for whatever reason, been mostly overlooked by the average reader. His best book (in...
- City Of Blades: 2014's City of Stairs was a remarkable read and was widely regarded by many critics as one of the best, if not the best, novel of 2014. Robert Jackson Bennett...
- City Of Stairs: A phenomenal novel that you just donât want to finish made even better on the strength of an outstanding audiobook performance by Alma Cuervo. The novel starts off slow, but...
- City Of Miracles: Another new entry by an author who's book won our best award a couple years ago, starring our favorite character, Sigrud je Harkvaldsson, stoic warrior, exiled prince, and merciless killer...
- The Troupe: Vaudeville: mad, mercenary, dreamy, and absurd, a world of clashing cultures and ferocious showmanship and wickedly delightful deceptions. But sixteen-year-old pianist George Carole has joined vaudeville for one reason only:...
- City Of Miracles: Revenge. It’s something Sigrud je Harkvaldsson is very, very good at. Maybe the only thing. So when he learns that his oldest friend and ally, former Prime Minister Shara Komayd,...
- Foundryside: A Novel (The Founders Trilogy Book 1): "Foundryside" is the first book in a new fantasy series by Robert Jackson Bennett, published in August 2018. The story takes place in a world where objects can be "scrived,"...