Day One A Novel
Day One A Novel by Abigail Dean, published by Penguin on March 26, 2024, is a thought-provoking exploration of a community grappling with the aftermath of a school shooting. Set in the picturesque Lake District town of Stonesmere, the narrative unfolds around a tragic event that disrupts the idyllic setting, leading to devastating consequences for its residents. The story centers on two young individuals, Marty and Trent, as they navigate the chaos and conspiracy theories that arise in the wake of the tragedy.
Readers will find a chilling examination of how trauma and secrets can shape lives and communities. The novel delves into the complexities of memory and perception, as Marty, the daughter of a victim, and Trent, who struggles with his place in the town, confront their intertwined fates. As the narrative progresses, it raises questions about truth and the impact of misinformation in a world where gossip and speculation can overshadow reality. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with its themes of suspense and resilience.
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“A gripping examination of a community devastated by a school shooting and the ‘truthers’ who deny it ever happened. Within that story is a girl who’s hiding what she knows about what happened that day. A chilling, thought-provoking read. Brilliant.” —Shari Lapena, New York Times–bestselling author of Everyone Here Is Lying and The Couple Next Door
A village hall, a primary-school play, a beautiful Lake District town in England. Into this idyllic scene steps a lone gunman whose actions set off a chain of events that will have devastating consequences for the close-knit community of Stonesmere.
In the weeks following the cataclysm, conspiracy theorists start questioning what happened. Two young people find themselves at the epicenter of the uproar: Marty, the town’s golden girl and daughter of a teacher killed that day, and Trent, whose memories of his brief time trying to fit into Stonesmere fuel his attachment to the conspiracies.
But what really happened at the Day One assembly? What secrets is Marty keeping and what blind spots does Trent miss? In this world where news travels fast and videos and gossip travel faster, how does a community move forward together?
Opening with a gripping moment of terror and then jumping forward in time to show how secrets, trauma, miscommunications, and unrequited feelings reverberate over a lifetime, Abigail Dean once again delivers “a riveting page-turner, full of hope in the face of despair” (Sophie Hannah, The Guardian).
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