Marisha Pessl’s first adult novel in more than a decade is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has been known for since her acclaimed debut, “Special Topics in Calamity Physics.”.
Associated PressThis image released by Random House Children's Books shows the cover of the book,"Darkly," by Marisha Pessl. On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, Delacorte Press announced that Pessl's"Darkly" will be published on Nov. 12. – Marisha Pessl's first adult novel in more than a decade is a psychological thriller with the kinds of intricate clues and connections she has been known for since her acclaimed debut, “Special Topics in Calamity Physics.
On Wednesday, Delacorte Press announced that Pessl's"Darkly" will be published on Nov. 12. The story is centered around a mysterious game designer, Louisiana Veda, and the terrifying creations that gave her foundation special appeal to young people.
Pessl was in her late 20s when “Special Topics in Calamity Physics,” for which she received a reported six-figure advance, was published in 2006. One of the most talked about debuts of its time, “Special Topics” was a bestseller that won the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize. She has since written the thriller “Night Film,” released in 2013, and the young adult novel “Neverworld Wake.”
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