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Survivor's Stephen Fishbach Debuts Novel on Reality TV

1/29/2026

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Stephen Fishbach, a two-time Survivor contestant, has released his debut novel, Escape!, examining the reality TV genre from producer and contestant viewpoints.
The story follows Kent Duvall, a former reality show winner, and Beck Bermann, a producer seeking redemption.
Escape! is published by Dutton Books and Penguin Random House, while Fishbach aims to capture reality TV's absurdity, humanity, and psychology.

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Story summary

Stephen Fishbach, a two-time Survivor contestant, has released his debut novel, Escape!, examining the reality TV genre from producer and contestant viewpoints.
The story follows Kent Duvall, a former reality show winner, and Beck Bermann, a producer seeking redemption.
Escape! is published by Dutton Books and Penguin Random House, while Fishbach aims to capture reality TV's absurdity, humanity, and psychology.