Mildred Benson Books

Mildred wrote two books, under the name of Mildred Benson-- Dangerous Deadline and Quarry Ghost. Both were published after she had married George Benson, editor at the Toledo Times, and she began going by the name of Mildred Benson. These were the last two books she published before concentrating on her journalism career full time.

Dangerous Deadline, was published in 1950 by Dodd, Mead & Company. It was winner of the Boys' Life--Dodd, Mead Prize Competition. It was also reprinted by Scholastic Book Services. The idea for Dangerous Deadline, bagan during her court reporter beat at the Lucus County Courthouse when an elevator stuck and the story took on a life of its own.

Quarry Ghost was published in 1959 by Dodd, Mead & Company. It was her last published book and remains very elusive to acquire. It was reprinted in 1960 in the UK under the title of Kristie at College, the dust jacket is shown to the left. Millie dedicated this book to her daughter: To Peggy, a champion swimmer, who lost a race and launched a story.