The First to Die at the End

In this prequel to the bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a life-changing day together after Death-Cast first makes their fateful calls. #1 New York Times bestseller!

It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax?

Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what's coming.

Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He 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 Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever?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.

Told with acclaimed author Adam Silvera's signature bittersweet touch, this story celebrates the lasting impact that people have on each other and proves that life is always worth living to the fullest.

* A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year *

They have one day to live a lifetime. How do you say hello and goodbye all at once?

• Strangers to Lovers: Orion has been waiting for his life to end; Valentino has just begun a new one in New York. When they meet in Times Square, their connection is instant and life-changing.
• A Heartbreaking Prequel: Return to the world of the bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End and witness the first fateful day of Death-Cast through the eyes of two new boys.
• YA Sci-Fi with a Twist: On the night an alert system that predicts death goes live, only one of them gets the call. Now they have less than twenty-four hours together.
• A Must-Read YA Tearjerker: Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera, this story celebrates living life to the fullest and the lasting impact we have on the people we love, even if our time is short.