The Death of Us
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The Death of Us
A Book of the Year in The Times, Guardian, Good Housekeeping and iPaper
‘Taut, elegant and heartbreaking’ Monica Ali
‘A brilliant character study of trauma, grief and survival’ Claire Fuller
'Wonderful… lives up to the hype’ Stephen King
‘Impossibly accomplished’ Chris Whitaker
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Isabel and Edward meet as teenagers.
When she tells him she loves him, it feels like the bravest thing she’s ever done.
But years later, a stranger walks into their home and tears their world apart.
This is where their story really begins.
Readers Love The Death of Us
‘Exceptional … 5 stars isn't enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is the best book I have read in as long as I can remember’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I've cried actual tears … God. Just stunning’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Shocking, moving and really unforgettable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Beautifully written and truly a masterpiece’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This was incredible. A truly magnificent read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This kept me hooked for 2 days straight and I could not stop reading it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008625658
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 12 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hemlock Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Abigail Dean was born in Manchester and grew up in the Peak District. Abigail has worked as a Waterstones bookseller and a lawyer. Her debut novel, Girl A, was a New York Times and Sunday Times top ten bestseller and a Kindle number 1 bestseller. The rights to Girl A have sold in 36 territories and a television series is being adapted with Sony.
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