Derek Benz

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Derek Benz
Born (1971-10-27) October 27, 1971 (age 49)
Van Meter, Iowa, U.S.
OccupationWriter
Period2006–present
Genre Science fiction, action, adventure fiction

Derek Benz (born October 27, 1971) [1] is an American writer of fantasy fiction for children, co-author with J. S. Lewis of the Grey Griffins series, originally published by Scholastic, Inc.

Contents

Benz was born in Van Meter, Iowa. [1] Some year ago he lived in Phoenix with his wife and son. [1]

Published books

Grey Griffins series by Benz and J.S. Lewis
  1. The Revenge of the Shadow King (Orchard Books, March 2006)
  2. The Rise of the Black Wolf (January 2007)
  3. The Fall of the Templar (January 2008)
  4. Clockwork Chronicles: The Brimstone Key (Little, Brown, June 2010)
  5. Clockwork Chronicles: The Relic Hunters (May 2011)
  6. Clockwork Chronicles: The Paragon Prison (May 2012)

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Biography of Derek Benz". Derek Benz. Giselle Campos (gisellecam.wix.com. Retrieved 2014-11-20. Quote: "an Author Study, by Giselle Campos, 7th grade English, Eldo R-II".