Standalone Novels
| Title | Published | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| The Atmospherians | 2021 | Buy |
Alex McElroy’s debut novel, The Atmospherians, was published in 2021. The book follows Sasha Marcus, a former internet celebrity whose career has imploded, as she teams up with a friend to create a desert retreat designed to rehabilitate toxic men. The premise is satirical, but McElroy uses it to explore real questions about gender performance, online identity, and what people owe each other.
McElroy is also an essayist whose nonfiction has appeared in various literary publications. The Atmospherians established them as a voice in contemporary literary fiction with a sharp sense of humor and a willingness to push absurd premises toward genuine emotional stakes.