Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 + 1 | 2015 | Raymond Benson | Buy |
Raymond Benson’s short story collection 12 + 1 (2015) gathers thirteen pieces of short fiction that cover much of the same ground as his novels. The stories range from crime and suspense to horror, reflecting Benson’s ability to work in multiple genres. Some of the stories had appeared previously in anthologies or magazines, while others were original to this collection.
The collection gives readers a concentrated look at Benson’s range as a writer. Where his tie-in novels are shaped by existing franchises and his series fiction follows ongoing characters, the short stories allowed him to experiment with tone, setting, and subject matter without the constraints of a larger property or a multi-book arc.