The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz

A tense, twisty literary thriller about ambition, authorship, and the devastating cost of stealing a story that was never yours.
 
The Plot by bestselling author Jean Hanff Korelitz delivers a gripping psychological thriller layered with literary intrigue. Struggling novelist Jacob Finch Bonner hasn’t written anything noteworthy in years. When a gifted student in his MFA program shares a can’t-miss plot idea—but dies unexpectedly before writing the book—Jake sees an opportunity to revive his stalled career.
 
The novel he writes becomes a global sensation… until an anonymous message arrives: “You stole that plot.”
 
What follows is a spiraling descent into paranoia, guilt, and fear as Jake becomes obsessed with uncovering who knows the truth. As the threats intensify and the mystery deepens, Jake discovers that the story he thought he controlled may have always been much darker—and much more real—than he imagined.
 
Smart, suspenseful, and morally unsettling, The Plot explores creativity, theft, ego, and the terrifying consequences of crossing the wrong line.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A clever blend of literary fiction and psychological suspense
Unique premise exploring ambition, authorship, and ethics
Page-turning twists that keep readers guessing
Dark, atmospheric, and highly discussable
Perfect for readers who love character-driven thrillers
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of literary thrillers
Readers who enjoy twisty, psychological suspense
Book clubs looking for smart, conversation-starting stories
Fans of The Wife Between Us, The Secret History, or The Silent Patient
Anyone fascinated by writers, books, and the creative process gone wrong
 
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