The billy boyle world war ii mystery series began in 2006 with billy boyle. James r benns billy boyle world war ii mystery books in order. The 11th novel in the billy boyle world war ii mysteries sees ex boston cop and us army detective billy boyle face up to one of his toughest assignments yet, as he has to infiltrate enemy lines in preparation for the allied invasion of normandy. Billy boyle is a rough boston cop who will take whatever nepotism dishes out to him. The ongoing saga at 15 volumes, 4,400 pages and counting continues with the publication. September 9, 2007 in his first novel about billy boyle, james r. This is the order of billy boyle books in both chronological order and publication order. But now it looks like he maya serial killer with a particularly frightening agenda.
Benn, author of the billy boyle world war ii mystery series. Billy boyle world war ii series 16 primary works 16 total works billy boyle, an irishamerican cop from boston, helps his uncle ike eisenhower in sensitive wwii military investigations in overseas europe. The 11 books of the billy boyle world war ii series written by author james r. Billy boyle world war ii mysteries books in publication. Billy boyle world war ii mysteries book series in order. There are 15 books in the series and all are entertaining and enlightening. Billy boyle wwii mysteries book series thriftbooks. Two officers from the american troops stationed in caserta, italy, not far from naples, have been found. Billy, who had never left boston before enlisting, is not so sure about his ability as a. Welcome to the billy boyle world war ii mysteries and more. Benn welcome to the billy boyle world war ii mysteries.
This series, available exclusively from soho crime, is meaty, oldfashioned, and thoroughly enjoyable. A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date, genre. When the united states joins world war ii, it is feared that billy will be killed defending the british. Help us remember kate by making a donation to street child who are building a school in sierra leone, named after kate, to help children get the education they deserve learn more. Eisenhower has been chosen to command army forces in europe, and he wants billy to be his personal investigator. The debut, billy boyle, was named one of five top mysteries of 2006 by book sense and was a dilys award nominee. This seventh mystery in benns historical series finds billy boyle, a boston police detective turned. Blue madonna book pima county public library bibliocommons. A world war ii mystery, selected by book sense as one of the top five mysteries of 2006 and nominated for a dilys award. His dangerous mission came about as a compromise between going to prison and losing his officers rank, after he is found guilty of black market dealings. See the complete billy boyle wwii mysteries series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. But the nowcaptain boyle doesnt get to kick back and enjoy his leisure time because two upsetting cases fall into his lap at once. In the 14th billy boyle mystery, us army detective billy boyle and lieutenant kazimierz travel into the heart of nazioccupied paris on a dangerous mission. Billy boyle world war ii mystery 16 book series kindle edition.
Following in his familys footsteps, billy is a detective with the boston police department. We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. Benn is an american author of historical fiction and mystery novels. A world war ii mystery, the first wave, blood alone. Army detective was even a player at the liberation of paris, where things went badly wrong for him. Blood alone a billy boyle wwii mystery by benn, james r.
His recording career included five 45rpm singles for the decca and columbia labels, including the novelty song my babys crazy bout elvis decca f 11503 in 1962. A blind goddess was longlisted for the dublin literary award. The 12 highly readable billy boyle wwii books are also as cinematic as a film. In his time investigating crimes for both the boston cops and general ikes european forces, lieutenant billy boyle hasnt encountered a serial killer. Latest billy boyle mystery deals with emotional, physical. Stripped of his officers rank, reduced to private, and sentenced to three months hard labor. The billy boyle world war ii mystery series in order by james r. He is best known for his billy boyle series, which is set during world war ii.
Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide benn, james r, billy boyle. For those readers looking to get into the billy boyle wwii mysteries series by james r. The debut, billy boyle, was named one of the top five mysteries of 2006 by book sense and was a dilys award nominee. This book, set in world war ii switzerland is an amazing continuation of the billy boyle series. A world war ii mystery, selected by book sense as one of the top five mysteries of 2006 and nominated for a dilys. Benn, were published between the years 2006 and 2016. Billy boyle, a young irishamerican cop from boston, has just made detective when the united states joins world war ii. It is a fictional story with the world war ii forming a solid background to. However, it is not necessary to have read the other books in order to enjoy this one.
Ebook 1 hardcover 1 paperback 1 in the 14th billy boyle mystery, us army detective billy boyle and lieutenant kazimierz travel into the heart of nazioccupied paris on a dangerous mission. A billy boyle world war ii mystery, and several more. The billy boyle is a mystery series written by bestselling american author james r. Sep 09, 2007 in his first novel about billy boyle, james r.
Benn is a librarian and lives in hadlyme, connecticut. It will go over the novels billy boyle, the first wave, and blood alone. Captain billy boyle is courtmartialed on spurious charges of black market dealings. The debut title, billy boyle, was named a top five mystery of 2006 by book sense and was a dilys award nominee. Fast paced and full of intrigue and action, there is no down time. Billy boyle world war ii mystery a series by james r benn. Billy boyle world war ii series book 1 shelve billy boyle book 2 shelve the first wave book 3 shelve blood alone book 4 shelve evil for evil.
Sep 08, 2020 by comparison, billy boyle s similarly highly regarded chronicling of the conflict isnt yet finished. The story is in retrospect, a very accurate portrayal of the neutral swiss government during the war. It is the most recent in a series of billy boyle world war ii mysteries. The books 1 the first novel in the series, billy boyle, was published by soho press in 2006. The rest is silence was a best novel nominee for the barry award. Everything i want to tell you about this magnificent life was published on the 5th of january. Sep 09, 2019 the justout when hell struck twelve is the 14th book in the series, which stars boyle, a u. Benns latest billy boyle mystery is when hell struck twelve. The billy boyle wwii mysteries book series by james r.
Billy boyle is a fictional character created by american novelist james r. Billy boyle is a fictional character created by american novelist. Billy boyle is an irish actor and singer on british film, television and stage. Benn is the author of the billy boyle world war ii mysteries. Its initial book was released under the title billy boyle. Youve subscribed to billy boyle world war ii mystery. The tension between a murder investigation and wartime action has always been at the heart of this. When new books are released, well charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre order period. The billy boyle world war ii mystery series in order by james. Billy, who never left the city of boston before enlisting and being sent to school as a candidate to be an officer, is unsure how good of a detective he.
Apr 01, 2021 for fans of historical fiction and the world war ii era, the billy boyle series by james r. The first is a personal request from an estranged friend. A blind goddess was longlisted for the impac dublin literary award, and the rest is silence was a barry award nominee. Soho press had published the book in the year 2016. Billy boyle, us army detective and exboston cop, faces his toughest investigation yet. Billy is a former boston cop and just so happens to be the nephew of general dwight d. A billy boyle world war ii mystery 16 books by james r. He is also a veteran of the west end stage, having played leading roles in over 16 hit shows. Billy boyle has been to some awesome places in james r. This seventh mystery in benns historical series finds billy boyle, a boston police detective turned allied intelligence agent, awaiting orders in. In his pocket is a yellow silk handkerchief embroidered with the initial l.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Billy boyle is sent to the heart of the ussr to solve a doublemurder at a critical turning point in the war in this latest installment of critically acclaimed james r. A blind goddess book by james r benn 4 available editions. When hell struck twelve hc not included in series purchase. Billy boyle awakens in a field hospital in sicily with amnesia.
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