Becoming Benjamin
A psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith (2025)
‘Becoming Benjamin’ Synopsis:
Some monsters aren’t born.
They are made.
Born into a legacy of control and cruelty, Benjamin was never given a choice in the man he would become.
His father, a master manipulator and predator, made sure of that. Every lesson drilled into him, every punishment endured, was designed to sharpen him into something ruthless—something incapable of weakness. Emotion was irrelevant. Compassion was a liability. Power was the only thing that mattered.
Now, locked away in prison, he finally has time to reflect on the life he was forced to lead. But even behind bars, his father’s grip still lingers, his presence like a disease embedded in his son’s psyche. Is he truly a psychopath, as his father always insisted? Or was he moulded into one, shaped by the hands of a man who never saw him as a son—only an heir to his monstrous empire?
As Benjamin battles his past, the war between nature and nurture rages on. Stripped of control for the first time in his life, he is left with a question that terrifies him more than any prison sentence—who is he, when his father is no longer there to tell him?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
When was Becoming Benjamin published?
Becoming Benjamin was published globally on the 30th January, 2025.
Is Becoming Benjamin part of a series?
Yes, Becoming Benjamin is the third psychological thriller in The Forgotten Bride series by Philip Anthony Smith.
What is Becoming Benjamin about?
Imprisoned and broken, the infamous Benjamin is forced to confront his past and the monstrous legacy of his father while navigating a deadly conspiracy behind bars, ultimately facing a choice between revenge and the slim hope of redemption.
Is Becoming Benjamin available on Kindle Unlimited?
Yes, Becoming Benjamin is free to read with Kindle Unlimited and also available in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon. I also sell signed copies through my website.
What genre is Becoming Benjamin?
The Bride’s Revenge is perfect for fans of:
- twisty psychological thrillers
- dark crime thrillers
- suspense thrillers
- jaw-dropping domestic thrillers
- psychological dramas
- psychological thriller series
What kind of readers would enjoy Becoming Benjamin?
The Forgotten Bride is perfect for readers who crave the addictive twists of Freida McFadden, the emotional complexity of Jodi Picoult, and the dark suspense of Gillian Flynn, Becoming Benjamin delivers a nerve-shredding psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final page. Fans of Lisa Jewell’s domestic secrets, Ruth Ware’s claustrophobic tension, and Karin Slaughter’s unflinching crime drama will find themselves hooked by Philip Anthony Smith’s sharp prose, haunting atmosphere, and unforgettable characters.