The Death of Us
by Abigail Dean
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Pub Date 10 Apr 2025 | Archive Date 17 Apr 2025
HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction | Hemlock Press
Description
It’s the story everyone wants to hear.
That spring night in South London, when Isabel and Edward’s lives were torn apart.
The night Isabel learned that the worst things wait, just outside the door.
The night Edward learned that he was powerless to stop them.
The night they never talk about.
When their attacker is caught, it's finally time to tell the story of that night.
Not to the world. Or to the man who did it. But to each other.
This is a story of murder. This is a story of survival. But most of all, this is a story of love.
*Praise for Abigail Dean*'The best book I’ve read this year … It’s the most beautiful, intimate novel … An absolute masterpiece' Jane Casey
‘Layered, frightening, moving’ Stacey Halls
‘A devastating, beautiful novel’ Jennifer Saint
‘Gripping and beautifully written’ Emilia Hart
‘A chilling, thought-provoking read. Brilliant.’ Shari Lapena
‘Utterly gripping.’ Juno Dawson
‘Intriguing and brave, a beautiful writer.’ Adele Parks
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780008625634 |
| PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 400 |
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Featured Reviews
Dave B, Reviewer
Abigail Dean has very quickly made herself a reputation for thought-provoking and powerful books and "The Death of Us" is typically hard-hitting and involving.
Unusually while the book revolves around the crimes and trial of a serial home-invading predator it's mainly the story of the victims, their lives before and after their ordeal ,how they cope,or don't,with the lasting trauma and mental scars.
Young couple Isabel and Edward have their lives ahead of them until they're taken unawares by a sadistic intruder who subdues Edward while he subjects Isabel to a degrading assault.
With timelines switching timelines in a non-linear manner from the couple meeting as teenagers to events during and after the eventual trial of their tormentor the story can take a bit of effort to follow but is more effective for taking this form, filling in the gaps in the narrative in often surprising ways.
This isn't just Isabel and Edward's story,there are several other victims they connect with along the way ,affected in different ways and the difference in how these people's lives are changed by their ordeal is often stark and heartbreaking.
As with all of Abigail Dean's books this is one you'll still be thinking about for a long time after you've finished it.
Dominique H, Reviewer
I don't know how this book has not received a 5 star from everyone who has read it. What an amazing novel. If ever a book deserved to be turned into a film - this is it. The horror is hinted at but never given in grisly detail. The emotion is there. The characters are warm, real. This made me cry at the end. It's original, different and keeps you hooked to the very end. When I had to pause reading, all I could think about was what was going to happen next. This is a book which really addresses trauma, how people react to it in different ways. It's an amazing story.
Abby W, Book Trade Professional
An outstanding 5 star read.
This felt fresh and different, Abigail Dean is a phenomenal talent.
I had to sit and read this in one go. It's sensitive and powerful, the characters are incredibly well written.
A must read for 2025, I'm going to be telling everyone about it.
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