Can you recommend some short debut novels?

Sure. 'Leave the World Behind' by Rumaan Alam is a 2020 debut novel. It tells a suspenseful story about a family on vacation when strangers show up at their rental house. It makes you think about modern society and how we react in unexpected situations. Also, 'Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents' by Isabel Wilkerson, although more of a non - fiction debut in 2020, is an important read that examines the concept of caste systems in America.

Sure. One of the highly anticipated 2024 debut novels could be 'The Lost City' by an emerging author. It's said to be a thrilling adventure story set in a fictional ancient city. Another might be 'A New Beginning' which is rumored to be a heart - warming story about a young girl finding her place in the world. And 'The Secret Garden Revisited' which is expected to be a modern take on the classic concept of a secret garden.

One great 2022 debut novel is 'The Prophets' by Robert Jones Jr. It's a powerful exploration of love and slavery in the antebellum South. The writing is beautiful and the story is both heart - wrenching and thought - provoking.

Sure. 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' by Stieg Larsson is a great debut mystery novel. It has a complex plot full of twists and turns, and a really interesting main character, Lisbeth Salander. Another one is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. It's a psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Sure. 'Lessons in Chemistry' is a great 2023 debut novel. It tells a story about a female chemist in a male - dominated field, full of humor and deep thoughts about gender and society. Another one is 'The Cartographers'. It has an interesting plot centered around maps and family secrets. And 'Demon Copperhead' is also notable, which reimagines Dickens' 'David Copperfield' in a modern Appalachian setting.

One great queer author debut novel is 'Fun Home' by Alison Bechdel. It's a graphic memoir that beautifully weaves together the story of her family, her father's secrets, and her own coming - out journey. The illustrations add a unique and poignant dimension to the narrative.

A lesser - known but equally interesting debut might be 'The God of Small Things' by Arundhati Roy. It delved into complex family relationships and the social fabric of India in a beautifully written way.

Sure. Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man' is a classic debut novel with this theme. It delves deep into the African - American experience of being overlooked and marginalized, with the protagonist's invisibility being both a literal and metaphorical concept.

Sure. 'The Catcher in the Rye' by J.D. Salinger is a very well - known debut novel. It gives a vivid portrayal of a teenager's alienation and search for identity.

Sure. 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn is an excellent debut thriller. It delves into the dark secrets of a small town and a journalist's return to her hometown. The atmosphere is gloomy and the characters are complex, making it a gripping read.