The Plot

Jacob Finch Bonner was once a celebrated novelist, but his career has since faded, leaving him to teach in a struggling MFA program. There, he encounters Evan Parker, an arrogant student who claims to possess an infallible plot for a surefire bestseller. Despite his initial skepticism, Jake hears the premise and recognizes its undeniable brilliance.

Years later, Jake discovers that Evan has died without ever publishing his masterpiece. Convinced the story is too compelling to be lost, Jake makes a decision that will transform his life: he writes the novel himself. The book becomes a phenomenal success, catapulting Jake to fame and fortune. However, his new life is jeopardized when he begins receiving anonymous messages accusing him of theft, forcing him to confront who knows his secret and the true origins of the plot that made him.