Repository Collection 06
Published Books
LYLE C. MAY
Last Revised • July 12, 2026
This collection highlights books authored or co-authored by Lyle C. May. Whenever possible, links are provided to the original publisher or official distributor for additional information and purchasing options.
Publications
Witness: An Insider's Narrative of the Carceral State
Haymarket Books
In this collection of essays, Lyle C. May draws upon more than two decades on North Carolina's death row to examine capital punishment, prison journalism, education, and criminal justice reform through the perspective of someone living under a sentence of death.
The Transformative Journey of Higher Education in Prison: A Class of One
Routledge
This book explores how access to higher education transformed Lyle C. May's life on North Carolina's death row, highlighting the power of education to foster scholarship, personal growth, and meaningful contributions to society.
Inside: Voices from Death Row
Scuppernong Editions
An anthology featuring writings by individuals on death row, including contributions from Lyle C. May.
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