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In the 2017 young adult novel They Both Die at the End, author Adam Silvera introduced two teenagers who experience one unforgettable day after a mysterious organization called Death-Cast informed them that today would be their last day on Earth. The book became a publishing phenomenon, hitting #1 on the New York Times best-seller list, garnering tremendous critical acclaim, and capturing the imagination of a massive audience of passionate readers. They Both Die at the End is one of the most popular YA titles on ‘BookTok’, selling over 1.5 million copies domestically and nearly 2 million internationally.

Now, the long-awaited prequel – The First to Die at the End – arrives in stores on October 4. In the highly anticipated novel, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast makes its fateful calls. Orion Pagan has a serious heart condition and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what’s coming. Valentino Prince has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident. Orion and Valentino cross paths in New York and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, one of them receives a call, and the other doesn’t. Though neither boy is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together…even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking.