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.

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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.

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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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