"Noah Hawley"

In 'A Conspiracy of Tall Men,' Linus Owen, a professor specializing in conspiracy theory, is devastated when his wife dies in a terrorist airline bombing. Mistrustful of the government, he enlists two fellow conspiracy theorists to uncover the truth behind the attack. Their investigation leads them into a complex web involving a terrorist group, pharmaceutical conspiracies, government mind control, and murder. The novel blends suspense, satire, and cerebral thriller elements as Linus navigates a labyrinthine world of paranoia and danger, ultimately fighting to stay alive while seeking answers.

Set in the closing months of World War II, 'Catch-22' is a satirical novel that follows the story of Captain John Yossarian, a bombardier stationed on the island of Pianosa off the coast of Italy. The novel explores the absurdity and inhumanity of warfare through Yossarian's attempts to escape his flying duties, thwarted by the bureaucratic rule known as 'Catch-22'. This rule creates a paradox where a man is considered insane if he willingly continues to fly dangerous missions, but if he requests to be relieved of duty, he is proven sane and thus ineligible for relief. The novel is known for its nonchronological structure, circular reasoning, and its critique of military bureaucracy and the illogical nature of war.