Description
In this darkly compelling novel, a psychiatrist becomes entangled in the mind of Quentin P., a brilliant but deeply disturbed serial killer whose obsession turns toward creating a “sex zombie” from unsuspecting young men. As a seemingly charming, well-connected figure moves through polite society, the story probes how predation can wear the mask of sweetness—and how easily trust can be weaponized. Oates delivers an unflinching psychological portrait that blurs the line between pathology and performance, forcing both clinician and reader to confront the limits of understanding. With her signature intensity and lyrical brutality, she examines themes of control, dehumanization, and the unsettling mechanics of desire, leaving a lingering sense of dread long after the final page.
Available Editions
hardcover
Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt DVA
Published Feb 1, 2000
213 pages
ISBN: 9783421051783
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Details
First Published
1995
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates.