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Die Trying
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Expected 26 Mar 26A chillingly compelling psychological thriller about the chances we take and their deadly consequences…
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…
DIE TRYING is 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.
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…
DIE TRYING is 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.
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Expected publication March 26, 2026
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About the author
Eleanor Barker-White
4 books74 followersEleanor Barker-White lives in Wiltshire with her husband and four children. She is the author of two novels.
MY NAME WAS EDEN, published by Harper North, was longlisted for the Crime Writer’s Association First Novel Dagger Award.
Her second novel, DIE TRYING - a psychological thriller about love, obsession and the peril of leaving choices to chance - is due out March 2026 and available to pre-order now.
Eleanor can be found on social media:
Instagram: @eleanorbarkerwhite
X: @ebarkerwhite
Facebook: Eleanor Barker-White
MY NAME WAS EDEN, published by Harper North, was longlisted for the Crime Writer’s Association First Novel Dagger Award.
Her second novel, DIE TRYING - a psychological thriller about love, obsession and the peril of leaving choices to chance - is due out March 2026 and available to pre-order now.
Eleanor can be found on social media:
Instagram: @eleanorbarkerwhite
X: @ebarkerwhite
Facebook: Eleanor Barker-White
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February 7, 2026
Thank you so much to Netgalley for giving me this free advance copy, and I’m writing this review honestly and without bias.
I was immediately captivated by the book’s premise and started reading it right away. I’m not sure if the author intended to create such unlikeable characters in Adam and Jemma, but somehow it worked. After a promising start, it does slow down a bit in the middle, but the author picks it up again in the latter half. This is an original concept and well written, though the pacing is off in some parts. If you believe in fate and that things happen for a reason, this book is for you. Overall, it’s an interesting and enjoyable read, 3.5⭐️
January 31, 2026
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
This is a real page turner. I read this in 2 days and felt like it came together nicely. I have OCD so really understand the ‘intrusive thoughts’ aspect, but i feel this may feel unrealistic for some readers.
The characters - both MC i disliked. Sometimes I do feel it’s difficult to enjoy a book that you don’t care for the characters, but this was not the case here. I looked forward to reading on, and the style of writing was easy and flowed well.
There were a few moments that i didn’t see coming, and overall a good read.
This is a real page turner. I read this in 2 days and felt like it came together nicely. I have OCD so really understand the ‘intrusive thoughts’ aspect, but i feel this may feel unrealistic for some readers.
The characters - both MC i disliked. Sometimes I do feel it’s difficult to enjoy a book that you don’t care for the characters, but this was not the case here. I looked forward to reading on, and the style of writing was easy and flowed well.
There were a few moments that i didn’t see coming, and overall a good read.
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