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