Whatever Happened to Madeline Stone?

The compulsive and conversation-starting new book club novel from #1 bestselling author Louise O’Neill!

2002.

Twin sisters Madeline and Chelsea Stone are joint stars of the AtomicKids sitcom Double Trouble, but everyone knows its Maddie who shines most brightly. Until Chelsea beats her sister out for the role of a lifetime and is catapulted into the spotlight. And just as Chelseas star reaches impossible new heights, Maddie disappears.

2025.

Chelsea Stone retired from acting after her sisters disappearance but living life under the radar is easier said than done when youre the most famous woman of your generation.

When a storage locker is found containing heart-breaking truths about the year Maddie went missing, Chelsea feels a flicker of hope for the first time in twenty years. This is her chance to discover what really happened to her twin, but to follow the trail shell have to face the past and step back into the spotlight . . .

‘A glamorous, sexy, fascinating read about damaged people and what really happens to child-stars’ MARIAN KEYES

‘Utterly addictive. Her best book yet’ ANDREA MARA

‘Unflinching, devastating and gripping whilst masterfully weaving hope and courage in its aftermath’ NIKITA GILL

‘Razor-sharp and utterly spellbinding’ CATHERINE DOYLE

‘Confronting, compulsive and profound’ SOPHIE WHITE

‘Addictive, propulsive and deliciously enraging’ DAISY BUCHANAN

‘I devoured the book in two sittings – with so many talking points, it’s destined to be a book club hit’ HANNAH BERCKERMAN

‘Y2K is back, baby! I love this woman Louise O’Neill and just wish she wrote twice as fast’

‘An excellent, page-turning story’

‘Wow! A phenomenal read from a superb writer that cannot be missed’