Two Cows and a Vanful of Smoke

‘A sharp stylist.’ — Sunday Telegraph

‘Vividly, defiantly realistic at times, luridly surreal at others, his writing’s ability to compound striking metaphors of the abstract with a graphic physicality has won him a deserved following.’ — The Times Literary Supplement

‘At a time of growing urbanism and reductive social interaction, this delightful novel extols the simple virtues of landscape and love, a sentiment that is as important now as it was when Benson first became a storyteller. Perhaps even more so.’ — Independent on Sunday

‘An adventure story written in Benson s distinctive, flourish-filled style and suffused with his deep and abiding love of the West Country.’ — Daily Mail

‘A coming of age novel that turns the plot of a thriller into a lyrical celebration of the mysterious and enchanting power of the natural world.’ — The Times Literary Supplement

‘A haunting tale of love, clairvoyance and cannabis.’ — The Guardian

‘Peter Benson writes like an angel fuelled by inspirational quantities of organic Somerset cider. Get drunk on this fine novel.’ –The Regency Book Club –The Regency Book Club

‘a sharp stylist’ –Sunday Telegraph

‘Vividly, defiantly realistic at times, luridly surreal at others, his writing’s ability to compound striking metaphors of the abstract with a graphic physicality has won him a deserved following.’ –The Times Literary Supplement