Medusa
Or, Men Entombed in Winter
The much-anticipated second novel from Kyle Farnworth
Coming February 24th, 2026.
Welcome to Stillwell.
Driven by a shared desire for control in their lives, a group of Dartmouth College students, led by the enigmatic Meddy, forms the Students for Fundamental Change. Their pursuit of control leads them to Stillwell, Maine, where they establish a secluded community with unconventional rules, challenging traditional societal norms and attracting those seeking a place to belong. Over time, their utopia begins to eat itself from within, and faces scrutiny from the outside world.
Editorial Reviews:
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“Medusa is comfortably one of the best books I’ve read this year, and is among the top books I’ve read in my adult life.”
– Saffron Asteria, Host of the BOOKED Podcast
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“Medusa felt a lot like diving into Donna Tartt’s The Secret History, that same haunting mix of intellect, obsession, and the slow, beautiful unraveling of people who think they’re smarter than their own downfall.“
– Ellie Pullinum, for Literary Titan
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“Medusa is less about cults than it is about the human longing for purpose, belonging, and freedom.”
– Rabia Tanveer, for Readers’ Favorite
“Medusa is a nearly flawless novel with an absorbing and conceivable plot, fascinating characters, and a memorable climax. Kyle Farnworth has written a dynamite book.”
– The Book Review Directory
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