Margie Benedict
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Margie Benedict

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense | Teen & Young Adult
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Margie Benedict is the author of nine published novels in the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and thriller, including: THE THIEVES OF MAGIC TRILOGY (Dreadmarrow, Gravenwood, Kingshackle) THE BEFORE SERIES BOOKS 1-3 (Before the Killing, Before She Was Taken, Before He Vanished) STANDALONE NOVELS: Invader, Last Girl Standing, Blood & Veil A 10th novel kicks off a new dystopian series in Fall, 2024. Her books have received awards and enthusiastic reviews: (DREADMARROW) “Those who enjoyed Harry Potter but who seek a feisty, determined female protagonist will find much to appreciate in the complexity and atmosphere of Dreadmarrow.” (Midwest Book Review) (GRAVENWOOD) Margie Benedict's "prose is crisp and purposeful, charged with feeling, and always attuned to what will engage readers in each moment." (The BookLife Prize) (DREADMARROW) “Celebrates life and love the way only the best fantasy tales can.” (Kirkus) (BEFORE THE KILLING) “Mystery fans will love this plot device, which takes a straightforward whodunit to an otherworldly level." (The BookLife Prize) (INVADER) ”Fans of sci-fi mysteries and strong female characters should snap up this psychological page-turner." (Publishers Weekly) Silver Medal Winner, SPR Book Awards: “A stellar entry in the genre of YA fantasy… an enthralling foundation for a new fantasy series.” Silver Medal Winner, Stories for Children Contest, California Writer’s Club. Bronze Medal Winner, Wishing Shelf Book Awards: “A gripping fantasy adventure.” Margie earned a B.A. in English from Stanford University. In addition to her novels, she has written five produced screenplays. Her script, DEAD IN THE ROOM, was made into an award-winning film starring Patrick J. Adams (of the TV show SUITS fame). An engineer in her prior career, Margie designed the text-editing software for the Mac at Apple Computer. BEFORE THE KILLING is set in a fictional town based on the region of coastal Massachusetts where Margie grew up and continues to live with her husband Brian and Aussie shepherd Winston.
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