Benjamin Stevenson

Benjamin Stevenson

Benjamin Stevenson, celebrated as an award-winning stand-up comedian and author, has garnered acclaim for sold-out performances, extending from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

An accomplished writer, Stevenson has authored several books, with the international bestseller "Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone" making a significant mark. The book's success spans twenty-four territories globally, earning accolades such as being named one of The Sunday Times's best crime novels of 2022. Notably, it is on its way to being adapted into a major HBO TV series.

In addition to his achievements in comedy and writing, Benjamin Stevenson's literary contributions extend to his first novel, "Greenlight," which was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction and published in the USA and UK. His second novel, "Either Side of Midnight," received recognition as a shortlisted work for the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback. Stevenson's novella, "Find Us," achieved international success as a bestselling audiobook.

Beyond the stage and pages, Stevenson has brought his expertise to the publishing industry, having worked for esteemed publishing houses and literary agencies in both Australia and the USA. Currently, he collaborates with some of Australia’s most beloved authors at Curtis Brown Australia.


What genre does Benjamin Stevenson write in?

He primarily writes crime, mystery and thriller fiction; his background as a stand-up comedian often informs a witty or darkly comic tone.


Which book should I start with?

A good entry point is Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone (his international bestseller and widely praised). If you prefer his earlier work, start with his debut novel Greenlight, which was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award.


Are Benjamin Stevenson's books standalone or part of a series?

Both. He has standalone novels such as Greenlight and Either Side of Midnight, and a popular 'Everyone' series (featuring Ernest Cunningham) that includes titles like Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone.


What awards and recognition has he received?

Greenlight was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction; Either Side of Midnight was shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers Award (Best Original Paperback); Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone was named one of The Sunday Times' best crime novels of 2022 and is an international bestseller in 24 territories.


Are any of his books available as audiobooks or being adapted for screen?

Yes. The novella Find Us was an international bestselling audiobook, and Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone is being adapted into a major HBO TV series. His books have also been published in the USA and UK.

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