About the Book: In Fox by Joyce Carol Oates, a mysterious and charismatic English teacher arrives at the prestigious Langhorne Academy, quickly charming students, faculty, and parents alike—yet his shadowy past raises unsettling questions. When two brothers stumble upon his car partially submerged in a pond and human remains scattered nearby, a chilling mystery unfolds in this dark literary thriller. As Detective Horace Zwender begins to investigate, the community is forced to reckon with the enigma that is Francis Fox—an unnerving figure reminiscent of literary antiheroes like Tom Ripley and Humbert Humbert. With masterful psychological depth, Oates explores themes of manipulation, morality, justice, and the hidden darkness within human nature. Fox is a gripping, multi-layered novel that blends crime fiction, psychological suspense, and literary excellence.
