An addictive, twisting pageturner that asks how far we’ll go when we gamble with fate, and the devastating impact a single decision can unleash.
I adored Eleanor Barker-White’s debut novel, we discussed it as part of our book club picks and it prompted brilliant discussions. Well, Die Trying just goes above and beyond that and really challenges you to think ‘what would you do?’
This book had brilliant pacing, was fairly unique in concept and had me hooked from the very start. Told over three parts, as the book progressed it spiralled further, became more complex and thought-provoking and descended into chaos as things went on. I loved it. Messy, impactful and very very thought-provoking.
About the Book
When Jemma leaves husband Adam for another man, his world shatters. Desperate to regain control, Adam turns to the glass die he once used to make every decision.
Meanwhile, Jemma’s lost her sense of self. Every choice she makes is tempting her to risk everything to find her spark again.
At first, it’s just a game. Adam’s die becomes the centrepiece of a wellness podcast he starts with an old friend. But when interest spreads online and others are drawn into its dangerous orbit, Adam’s obsession takes a darker turn.
As his painful past threatens to overturn the present, Adam loses his grip on reality and one final roll could decide everything – life, death, or the illusion of choice itself…
About The Author
Eleanor Barker-White holds an MA in Creative Writing from Bath Spa university. In 2017, she was shortlisted for the Janklow and Nesbit prize, and has had a number of short stories published. She has previously worked with children and families in family courts, His Majesty’s Prison service and children’s charities, and remains fascinated by the endless capacity for human resilience. She was born and raised in Cirencester, Gloucestershire but now lives in Wiltshire with her husband and four children.
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