The Maze

The Maze is a 2022 thriller novel by Nelson DeMille, featuring his recurring character John Corey, a former NYPD detective who gets drawn into a case inspired by the real-life Gilgo Beach murders. Unemployed and restless, Corey is recruited by his ex-lover, Detective Beth Penrose, to investigate the serial killings of sex workers, suspecting a deeper conspiracy beyond police incompetence. The book is known for its suspense, Corey's signature sarcastic humor, and its connection to the unsolved Long Island murders.