Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The 25th Hour | 2000 | Buy |
| City of Thieves | 2008 | Buy |
David Benioff is an American screenwriter, director, and novelist best known as the co-creator of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ television series. Before television success, Benioff established himself as a talented author of literary fiction.
His debut novel The 25th Hour, published in 2000, follows a drug dealer planning his future before beginning a prison sentence. The novel was adapted into a feature film directed by Spike Lee. Benioff’s reputation as a novelist grew with City of Thieves in 2008, set during the Siege of Leningrad in World War II. The novel follows two unlikely companions on a dangerous mission, combining dark humor with harrowing wartime experience.
Benioff’s fiction is characterized by precise prose, memorable characters, and compelling narratives that explore themes of survival, identity, and the human capacity for endurance under extreme circumstances. His work often finds the humanity within extraordinary circumstances.
In addition to his novels, Benioff has written short story collections and contributed to screenplays. His transition from novelist to television producer showcased his versatility as a storyteller, but his literary work continues to be read and appreciated by fans of literary and historical fiction.