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The Death of Us

By: Abigail Dean
Narrated by: Claire Skinner, John Hopkins
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*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 _________________________

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’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

©2025 Abigail Dean (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers
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Absolutely loved everything about this book. Written from a very interesting perspective with fantastic and relatable characters.

Outstanding

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for fans of ruth rendell's stand alone work, some written as barbra vine ... just great

brilliant

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Loved this book, all 3 of Abigails books are so enthralling, i cannot wait for the next

All round story is immense

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Beautifully written and narrated story of how the bonds of true love can survive trauma

A tale of love overcoming tragedy

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As harrowing as this is was, I didn’t want it to end. Wonderful, full of life and love

Excellent

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