Reclusive literary giant Thomas Pynchon, 87, is publishing a new novel in October — and it has a Milwaukee setting.

Featuring a Depression-era private eye, “Shadow Ticket” will be the 87-year-old writer’s first book since 2013.

Thomas Pynchon announces new novel Shadow Ticket, his first in 12 years - Like his previous two novels, Pynchon’s next book ...

Thomas Pynchon has revealed his upcoming novel, Shadow Ticket. It marks the critically acclaimed and notoriously camera-shy ...