Robert Jackson Bennett
Robert Jackson Bennett
b. 22 Jun 1984 · From United States- Books
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Robert Jackson Bennett (born June 22, 1984, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American author of speculative fiction. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with honors in English in 2005 and lives in Austin, Texas. His novels include the Divine Cities trilogy, the Founders trilogy, and the Shadow of the Leviathan series, which opens with The Tainted Cup, winner of the 2025 Hugo Award for Best Novel and the 2025 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel.
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The Tainted Cup
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Ana and Din Mysteries #1
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A Drop of Corruption
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Ana and Din Mysteries #2
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Foundryside
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The Founders Trilogy #1
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City of Stairs
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The Divine Cities #1
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A Trade of Blood
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Robert Jackson Bennett's "Divine Cities" trilogy should be read in order: "City of Stairs," followed by "City of Blades," and then "City of Miracles." His "Foundryside" series also has a specific reading order, starting with "Foundryside," then "Shorefall," and concluding with "Locklands."
Robert Jackson Bennett has won the Shirley Jackson Award for his novel "Mr. Shivers." He also received the Edgar Award for Best Paperback Original for "The Company Man."
Robert Jackson Bennett is known for blending intricate world-building with compelling mysteries and philosophical themes. His work often explores the nature of power, belief, and memory within fantastical or speculative settings.