Where is the setting of executioner by Jay Bennett?

There seems to be some confusion. There is no known novel or work of fiction called "Executioner" by an author named Jay Bennett.

There is a musician named Jay Bennett who was a member of the band The Smashing Pumpkins, but he is not known for writing any novels.

Could you please clarify the title or author, or provide more context? Perhaps you are thinking of a different book, or a different author.