The First to Die at the End

The First to Die at the End is the much-anticipated prequel to the NO. 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING sensation that took TikTok by storm, They Both Die at the End. This poignant tale brings together two new strangers, Orion and Valentino, for a heart-wrenching, life-altering day just as Death-Cast makes its first fateful calls.

As the eve of Death-Cast's official launch arrives, the world is abuzz with a single, harrowing question: Can Death-Cast truly predict death, or is it simply an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan, burdened by a serious heart condition, has long awaited the moment someone would confirm his impending death. Valentino Prince, on the other hand, has an entire future ahead of him and only registered with Death-Cast after a near-fatal accident involving his twin sister.

It is in the bustling heart of Times Square that Orion and Valentino's paths cross, igniting an immediate and profound connection. However, when the inaugural End Day calls are dispatched, their lives are irrevocably transformed— with one of them receiving the call that seals their fate, while the other does not.

Written with Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, The First to Die at the End is a testament to the enduring impact individuals have on each other's lives. This story champions the notion that life, even when it seems destined for an untimely end, is always worth experiencing to the fullest.

PRAISE FOR ADAM SILVERA:

"[A] heart-pounding story [full] of emotion and suspense." Kirkus

"An extraordinary book with a riveting plot." Booklist

"There isn't a teenager alive who won't find their heart described perfectly on these pages." Patrick Ness, author of The Knife of Never Letting Go

"Adam Silvera is a master at capturing the infinite small heartbreaks of love and loss and grief." Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything

"A phenomenal talent." Juno Dawson, author of Clean and Wonderland

"Bold and haunting." Lauren Oliver, author of Delirium