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How To Die Famous

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How To Die Famous by Benjamin Dean is a gripping young adult novel that delves into the chaotic world of fame and celebrity. The story follows a group of ambitious teens navigating the dizzying heights of stardom, where secrets, scandals, and high-stakes drama constantly threaten their rise to fame. With an engaging plot and complex characters, the book examines the glittering allure and perilous pitfalls of being in the public eye.
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This compelling Young Adult novel offers a thrilling exploration of fame, secrets, and the high stakes in the world of social media influencers. You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories about the complexities of teenage life, the pursuit of celebrity status, and the consequences that come with living in the public eye. The narrative will captivate readers who appreciate a mix of intrigue, drama, and the allure of the spotlight.

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How To Die Famous

From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z’s rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. 

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From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z’s rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying.

'A tense, page-turning YA showbiz thriller' The Guardian

'This book has "Netflix adaptation" written all over it.' The Bookseller

London-born Abel has landed the role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster. On the face of it, he’s Hollywood’s latest teen star, but below the surface, he’s an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the ‘squeaky clean’ entertainment industry and the part they played in his brother’s ‘accidental’ death.

As Abel steps into the spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan, and Ella, he soon discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal, and murder. Nobody is who they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to hide. But who’s next in line to die famous?

Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone unturned.

PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN’S THE KING IS DEAD:

‘Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.’ Juno Dawson, author of Clean

‘All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You

‘A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you’ve finished reading.’ Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First

‘More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.’ Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World

‘One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.’ Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World

‘Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.’ Simon James Green, author of Noah Can’t Even

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398512573

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Contributors:

  • Read by Nerissa Bradley
  • Read by Chase Brown
  • Read by Troy Glasgow
  • Read by Julie Rogers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Benjamin Dean is a full-time author with a background in celebrity journalism. He has interviewed a host of glitzy celebrities and broke the news that Rihanna can't wink (she blinks, in case you were wondering). His award-winning middle-grade debut, Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow, was described as 'One of the most joyful books you'll read this year' (The Bookseller), and he's since gone on to publish The Secret Sunshine Project, as well The King is Dead and How to Die Famous for older readers. Benjamin can be found on Twitter as @notagainben tweeting about Rihanna and LGBTQ+ culture to his 10,000+ followers.

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