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New novel set to publish with putnam in 2027
Kirsten King pairs up with Daisy Edgar-Jones and working title to adapt her novel, a good person.
"I adored this deliciously acidic, addictive novel." —Emma van Straaten, author of Creep
"What starts as a hilarious zippy sugar high becomes a harrowing crash" —Elizabeth Rose Quinn, author of Follow Me
Early praise for a good person
A Most Anticipated Book of 2026
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"A love letter to Amy Dunne of Gone Girl." —Olivia Muenter, author of Such a Bad Influence and Little One
"Sharp, hilarious, and painfully relatable." —Monika Kim, author of The Eyes Are the Best Part
"Wild, wicked, and laugh out loud funny. Lillian is a bad person, but Kirsten King is a GREAT writer." —Sarah Harman, author of All the Other Mothers Hate Me
"I could not put it down.” —Marcy Dermansky, author of Hot Air
"Truly an enchanting debut from Kirsten King with a wink, a smile, and a swift kick in the ass. Loved!" —Rachel Koller Croft, author of Stone Cold Fox and We Love the Nightlife
"Electrifying. " —Kimberly McCreight, author of Like Mother, Like Daughter
"An unforgettable read, driven by a delightfully diabolical antiheroine…" —Caitlin Barasch, author of A Novel Obsession
"I raced, cringing, through Kirsten King’s taut psychological thriller, compelled and repelled in equal measure…" —Laura Sims, author of How Can I Help You
"You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, you’ll find it painfully relatable." —Annakeara Stinson, author of forthcoming Nerve Damage
"A mic drop of a debut." —Caroline Glenn, author of forthcoming Cruelty Free
Debut novel coming march 2026
Kirsten King’s debut novel is set to publish with Putnam (US) on March 31, 2026 and with Fleet (UK) in the summer of 2026.
Lillian and Henry have been enjoying each other’s company, particularly in bed. Even though Lillian’s best (and only) friend calls it a “situationship,” Lillian knows better. And she has a plan to lock Henry down. She’ll be the best, most accommodating version of herself until he falls in love with her. But when Henry blindsides Lillian with a breakup instead of a love declaration, Lillian is left with no choice but to exact revenge with a hex.
Lillian expects Henry to grovel and come crawling back to her. What she doesn’t anticipate is becoming a prime suspect in his murder case when he’s found dead.
Desperate to control the narrative, clear her name, and assume her rightful place as Henry’s mourning girlfriend, Lillian’s pursuit of the truth will throw her into a dangerous tailspin, which may just upend her life for good.
CRUSH nominated for a 2022 glaad award
When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she’s been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovers what real love feels like. Full trailer here.
Written by Kirsten King and Casey Rackham.
Directed by Sammi Cohen.