The Death of Us

'The best book I’ve read this year and I doubt anyone will better it in 2025. It’s the most beautiful, intimate novel – a love story, a manhunt, a reflection on grief and loss and heartbreak and betrayal that is somehow still a gripping thriller. The Death of Us will make your heart beat faster and then break it, over and over again. An absolute masterpiece.' Jane Casey *Praise for Abigail Dean* ‘It thoughtfully explores the reverberations of trauma … a considerable achievement.’ The Times Pick of the Month 'Dean writes beautifully and Day One is an absorbing, heartbreaking read.' The Observer ‘This intricately plotted drama is sensitive and thought provoking’ Crime Monthly “An unforgettable triumph” Publishers Weekly 'It’s original and superb' Sunday Irish Independent 'Chilling and very prescient … it’s a beautifully written exploration of memory, grief and how we try to make sense of the senseless.' Red Magazine ‘I couldn’t put this down… layered, frightening, moving.’ Stacey Halls ‘A devastating, beautiful novel written with such skill, grace and compassion’ 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 ‘Superb! … this tale will stay with you long after you read the final page.’ Jeffery Deaver ‘Brutal yet beautiful’ Clare Mackintosh 'A surprising, affecting and beautiful novel' Araminta Hall ‘A phenomenal, stunningly intelligent thriller’ Clémence Michallon ‘Abigail Dean is a rare and very special storyteller.’ Chris Whitaker 'Elegant, tender, intelligent and utterly gripping… An astonishing novel' Will Dean 'Riveting, original and sensitively spun’ Victoria Selman