Fox

Fox by acclaimed author Joyce Carol Oates is a chilling literary thriller that delves into identity, deception, and the moral ambiguities of justice. When the charismatic and mysterious Francis Fox joins the faculty at the prestigious Langhorne Academy, he quickly captivates students, parents, and colleagues alike. But when his car is found abandoned in a pond—with body parts scattered in nearby woods—the tranquil New England community is shaken to its core.

As suspicions mount, Detective Horace Zwender and his deputy must unravel the enigma of Francis Fox: Where did he come from? What is he hiding? And who is the victim? With echoes of Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley and Nabokov’s Humbert Humbert, Fox is a mesmerizing character—seductive, manipulative, and ultimately dangerous.

In her signature lyrical style, Joyce Carol Oates crafts a gripping narrative told from multiple perspectives, weaving together themes of power, complicity, vengeance, and redemption. Fox is a haunting psychological novel that explores the predator-prey dynamic in both personal and societal relationships, keeping readers questioning until the final page.

A masterful blend of literary fiction and suspense, Fox is perfect for fans of character-driven mysteries and psychological thrillers that probe the darkest corners of human behavior.