Joan of the Arcane

A Novel

Published by She Writes Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Perfect for fans of Mona Awad and Maria Semple, this gripping, offbeat journey through modern-day Los Angeles is a genre-blending, darkly humorous exploration of suburban life, conspiracy theories, and spiritual awakening. 

A page-turning psychological trip for anyone who’s ever wondered if all their crazy ideas . . . might actually be right.

Joan is a middle-aged punk rocker turned housewife who’s seen too many TikToks to trust the official narrative. The moon landing? Faked. Weather? Controlled. Food? Poisoned. Her suspicions ignite when a strange new neighbor—possibly a dead astronaut with ties to secret ops—arrives on her block.

As Joan spirals deeper into the rabbit hole, she begins to question everything: her marriage, her sanity, and her soul’s purpose. Armed with a mystical book and a fading voice that once shook LA punk clubs, she sets out on a spiritual journey through canyon trails, desert portals, and shadow realms to expose the truth—and reclaim her power.

About The Author

Alexandra Fleder worked in “big law” as a litigation paralegal for over fifteen years. She is the author of two poetry chapbooks, Earthquake Warnings and Crystal Woman, both published by Bottlecap Press. Today she is a full-time writer as well as a native plant enthusiast. She lives with her two blind cats in her native Los Angeles. 

Product Details

  • Publisher: She Writes Press (August 11, 2026)
  • Length: 256 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798896363699

Raves and Reviews

?“Fleder’s novel is dark, funny, sometimes ridiculous, and endearingly human. Its expertly paced plot is appealingly offbeat, with just enough emotion to ground the proceedings and connect readers to its complex protagonist.”Kirkus Reviews  

?“The novel stayed with me long after I finished, not because of dramatic twists, but because of how vividly it captured the quiet, unsettling encounters that can reshape a life.”Los Angeles Book Review, 5-star review

“Timely storytelling at its finest, Joan of the Arcane invites us to consider the truly wild moment we find ourselves in as a species. A fun and provocative read, this book opens unexpected possibilities about our world we may not see coming. To that end, Joan of the Arcane is an essential addition to any reader’s library.”—Danielle Dulsky, author of The Night House and Founder of the Hag School

Joan of the Arcane is a hypnotic fever dream. Arresting and absurd, it offers a piercing examination of suburban malaise, forced conformity, conspiracy theory rabbit holes, and the dangers of masquerading as someone other than your true self.”—Emily Jane, USA Today best-selling author of On Earth as it Is on Television

Joan of the Arcane is a must-read for anyone who has ever doubted the veracity of official announcements. . . . [The] plot will entice anyone who has ever hovered over an absurd title on an internet video and wondered, “Really, could that be true?”Readers’ Favorite, 5-star review

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