Fox: A Chilling Psychological Suspense Novel by Joyce Carol Oates

Dive into the unsettling world of Francis Fox, a charismatic yet enigmatic English teacher whose arrival at an elite New Jersey boarding school quickly stirs suspicion and dark secrets. When Fox disappears and unidentified remains are found nearby, the community is forced to confront the true nature of the man they thought they knew.

This captivating novel by the multi-award-winning author Joyce Carol Oates is a hypnotic tale exploring crime, complicity, and revenge, illuminating the darkest corners of the human psyche.

• A chilling, captivating novel centered on the disappearance of a teacher at an elite boarding school.
• Explores the dark secrets and enigmatic past of the central character, Francis Fox.
• Described as an unsettling portrait of a cunning predator.
• Highly praised by critics, including the Financial Times ('Chilling') and The New York Times Book Review ('Impressive and unsettling').

• Author: Joyce Carol Oates
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 672 pages
• Publication Date: May 21, 2026
• ISBN-10: 000876560X
• ISBN-13: 978-0008765606
• Dimensions: 129 x 42 x 198 mm
• Weight: 440 g

Perfect for readers who enjoy rich suspense, diabolical secrets, and deep psychological insight in their mystery fiction.