The New York Trilogy (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Paul Auster is an extraordinary series of interconnected detective novels that have captivated readers and critics alike. This edition, featuring an introduction by author and professor Lucy Sante and a pulp novel-inspired cover by Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic artist Art Spiegelman, includes City of Glass, Ghosts, and The Locked Room. Each book in the trilogy delves into the labyrinthine world of New York City through the eyes of writer-detective Quinn and student Blue, uncovering mysteries that challenge their perceptions of reality.

“City of Glass” begins with a mysterious phone call that plunges Quinn into an enigmatic case far more complex than his fictional narratives. In Ghosts, Blue’s surveillance of Black from Orange Street unravels the layers of an intricate web of secrets and duplicity, as he discovers the truth behind the identities and motives of those around him.

These novels are celebrated for their exploration of storytelling itself, as Auster presents a writer-detective who is always questioning the nature of truth. The trilogy is not only a gripping narrative but also a profound meditation on identity, memory, and the human condition. Published in March 2006 by Penguin Classics, this Deluxe Edition is a must-have for fans of literature and mystery alike.

ISBN-13: 978-0143039839

Print Length: 320 pages

Dimensions: 8.42 x 5.82 x 0.87 inches