Inspired by a real-life Central Park murder case, Patrick Shattuck’s thriller Dawn’s Web dives into the darkest corners of human behavior — and the thin lines between justice, guilt, and truth.
In this interview with the Santa Maria Sun, Shattuck shares what drew him to the true crime case that sparked the novel, how his teaching experience connects to the story, and why psychological complexity matters in thrillers.
A quick, thoughtful read — and a perfect companion piece if you’ve already picked up the book.
Read the full interview here Santa Maria Sun/Shattuck Interview
And then get the book here… Dawn’s Web
Sounds thrilling. Central Park itself is a great character!