Thomas Pynchon Announces First Novel in Over a Decade, 'Shadow Ticket'

Set for release on October 7, the novel explores 1932 Milwaukee with a complex tale of espionage, crime, and cultural upheaval.

Penguin Press has officially announced the publication of Thomas Pynchon's new novel, 'Shadow Ticket,' scheduled for release on October 7, 2025.
'Shadow Ticket' marks Pynchon's return to fiction after a 12-year hiatus since his 2013 novel, 'Bleeding Edge.'
The novel is set in 1932 Milwaukee during the Great Depression, incorporating historical elements like the repeal of Prohibition and Al Capone's imprisonment.
The story follows private investigator Hicks McTaggart as he navigates a transatlantic adventure involving Nazis, Soviet agents, British spies, and more.
At 384 pages, the novel promises Pynchon's signature intricate plotting and richly detailed historical backdrop.