Laura Benedict
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Laura Benedict is the Edgar- and ITW Thriller Award–nominated author of eight novels, including The Stranger Inside and the Bliss House gothic series.

Her short fiction has appeared in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, The Strand Magazine, Mystery Tribune, and numerous anthologies. She writes from her home in Illinois.

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Laura Benedict — author portrait
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In the Press

Online Interviews, Essays, Reviews

Laura reads her story, The Erstwhile Groom, published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine (35 minutes) Listen ↗ The Best Unreliable Narrators in Suspense Novels: Laura at Novel Suspects Read ↗ Author Stories Podcast with Hank Garner: 1 Hour on Writing and The Stranger Inside Listen ↗ Interview at The Big Thrill about The Stranger Inside Read ↗ Review of The Stranger Inside at Bookreporter Read ↗ The Stranger Inside Book Trailer by Mooresville (IN) Public Library Watch ↗ Interview at Michael Noll's Read to Write Stories Read ↗ Cats, Books, and More Cats Blog (Fun interview!) Read ↗ Interview at The Big Thrill about Charlotte's Story Read ↗ The Page 69 Test — Bliss House Read ↗ Jungle Red Writers: Laura Dishes on her Haunted TV Obsession Read ↗ Three Authors, Three Questions at Chiseled in Rock Read ↗
The Newsletter

News from Laura Benedict

Occasional news about new releases and events. Join, and my welcome email includes a download link for a short story, my gift to you. I respect your inbox and your privacy.