Joyce Carol Oates
Joyce Carol Oates is an American author known for her extensive body of work in fiction. Her notable books include The Falls, Zombie, The Accursed, Them, and Wonderland, which explore themes of identity, violence, and the human experience. Oates has received numerous awards throughout her career, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary literature.
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Books by Joyce Carol Oates
5 books available
Wonderland
by Joyce Carol Oates
3.6(1,415)
Haunted by a brutal family tragedy, Jesse Vogel navigates a harrowing ascent from orphaned destitution to medical prominence, only to confront the specter of his past when his own daughter plunges into the chaotic 1960s counterculture.
Zombie
by Joyce Carol Oates
3.3(8,164)
This novel explores the chilling mind of Quentin P., a sexual psychopath whose twisted logic turns the story into a terrifying journey through a killer's thoughts.
The Falls
by Joyce Carol Oates
4.0(11,458)
Haunted by the tragedy that shaped their bond, a 'Widow Bride' and her unexpected savior find their passionate, mid-century Niagara Falls life slowly consumed by distrust, greed, and murder.
The Accursed
by Joyce Carol Oates
3.2(5,569)
In 1905 Princeton, a town of intellectuals like Woodrow Wilson and Upton Sinclair, a hushed-up lynching unleashes a demonic curse, twisting the privileged into psychological horror and supernatural dread.
Them
by Joyce Carol Oates
3.7(3,080)
In mid-20th century Detroit, a single mother's youthful dreams turn to regret as her children, Maureen and Jules, navigate poverty, racial tension, and violence in a fight for survival.