Her latest novel, Fox, has already captured the attention of literary critics and readers alike. A mesmerizing psychological thriller set in an elite boarding school, Fox follows the mysterious arrival of Francis Fox—an enigmatic teacher whose charm conceals a sinister truth. When a half-submerged car and an unidentifiable body surface in the nearby woods, the facade begins to unravel. Dark, lyrical, and layered, Fox explores the fragile line between predator and prey, trust and treachery, while posing timely moral questions about justice and complicity.

Described as “a hypnotic, galloping tale” and compared to the works of Patricia Highsmith and Vladimir Nabokov, Fox is Oates at her most chilling and masterful.

This highly anticipated literary event offers readers a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the most influential voices in American literature. Don’t miss an unforgettable night with Joyce Carol Oates in the heart of Doylestown.