I recently stumbled upon 'Vengeance' and was immediately hooked, so I dug into the author's background. The book is written by Benjamin Black, a pen name used by John Banville, an Irish novelist known for his rich, literary style. Banville's works under his real name include 'The Sea,' which won the Man Booker Prize, and 'The Book of Evidence,' a gripping psychological novel. As Benjamin Black, he also wrote the 'Quirke' series, featuring a pathologist solving crimes in 1950s Dublin. These books blend noir elements with Banville's signature elegance. I love how his writing feels both classic and fresh, making his works stand out in the crime genre.