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Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2024 | Shortlisted for the Children's & YA Jhalak Prize 2024
Fame, beauty, success, happiness…the stars of soon-to-be hit TV show Sunset High seemingly have it all. But behind the glitz and glamour the truth is very different - scandal, rivalry, secrets and possibly even murder reign supreme in the land of Hollywood dreams.
British Abel is thrown into the world of celebrity culture when he is cast as the new teen star of a blockbuster Hollywood TV show reboot. Joining his fellow cast mates, Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon discovers that all is not as it seems. Between them the glamourous foursome have more off-screen drama than on-screen: secret affairs, addictions, controlling parents, buried grief and a ruthless production company. When an obsessed stalker starts leaving ominous messages, they soon realise that it’s not just the tabloids after them.
An addictive, dark, queer thriller full of drama. With a background in celebrity journalism Dean skilfully brings to life the fake world of high stakes TV production, and the lives of the rich and famous. Alongside this he sensitively handles issues of grief and addiction. The story is told in alternating chapters from the four main characters, plus podcast excerpts, building a rounded picture of the action and keeping the reader on their toes. Fans of Karen McManus will love this.
Full of twists, this is a pacy book you’ll want to read in one sitting. Unputdownable!
Amy McKay
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How To Die Famous Synopsis
From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z's rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist.
Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying.
London-born Abel has landed the role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster. On the face of it he's Hollywood's latest teen star, but below the surface he's an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the 'squeaky clean' entertainment industry and the part they played in his brother's 'accidental' death.
As Abel steps into the spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to hide. But who's next in line to die famous?
Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone unturned.
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781398512573 |
| Publication date: |
20th July 2023 |
| Author: |
Benjamin Dean |
| Publisher: |
Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| Pagination: |
372 pages |
| Primary Genre |
Young Adult Fiction
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Press Reviews
Benjamin Dean Press Reviews
'This [book] has Netflix adaptation written all over it.' The Bookseller
Praise for The King is Dead:
'Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.' Juno Dawson, author of Clean
'All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You
'A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you've finished reading.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First
'More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.' Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World
'One page-burning scandal after another. Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.' Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World
'Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.' Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't Even
