"Full of action, humor and heart."
--Louise Penny, author of the award-winning Armand Gamache mysteries

"Benn is a master of suspense; his work builds to the end and never loosens its grip upon the reader."
--Charles Todd, author of the Inspector Rutledge mysteries

"As historical detective series go, this one is extremely well tended by an author who clearly dotes on his hero. As do we."
--The New York Times

"Perfect for fans of WWII fiction and historical mysteries, the Billy Boyle series is always a favorite."
--Barnes & Noble

"[A] dependable series."
--Parade

"Benn's nuanced consideration of the emotional marks that war leaves on those who survive provides his mystery with its real heart."
--The Irish Times

"A smart, fast-paced, action-packed historical mystery series replete with liberal dashes of humor and romance providing broad appeal to readers of military history, thrillers and mysteries. He deftly combines a mélange of edge-of-your seat suspenseful situations with historical accuracy and engaging literary references."
--BookTrib

"Benn has a gift for rendering complex military history understandable and exciting."
--Booklist, Starred Review

"Masterful . . . Benn combines the best elements of traditional small-town mysteries and WWII thrillers, developing a firm sense of place and never letting the suspense flag. This long-running series shows no signs of fatigue."
--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review