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THIS WILL BE THE END OF ME de Jared Young

A mind-bending locked-room mystery where every suspect is the same man—and so is the corpse. Knives Out meets Everything Everywhere All At Once: clever, twisty, and impossible to put down.

THIS WILL BE THE END OF ME
by Jared Young
Crown Fiction, spring 2027

Joshua Hoffman is throwing a weekend-long party at his remote lakeside home with nine alternate versions of himself—other selves who made different choices at various crossroads in Joshua Hoffman’s life and ended up in wildly different circumstances.

To distinguish themselves from one another, they adopt nicknames. Among them are: The Argentinian, who fled his dreary hometown for a life of luxury in South America; The Townie, who stayed behind to marry his high school crush; The Marksman, a single father struggling to raise his troubled daughter; The Director, a Hollywood filmmaker facing an embarrassing end to his career; and The Teacher, a man of faith and moral duty who unknowingly carries a dark secret.

Some of the Joshua Hoffmans have gained fame and fortune, others have embraced the stability of family life. But over the course of the weekend, all of them will uncover deep wells of existential doubt and unhappiness as they reckon with what might have been. And when one of the Joshua Hoffmans turns up dead – brutally strangled in an upstairs bedroom – the others must confront a horrifying truth: a killer is among them.

As the violence escalates and the bodies pile up – stabbed, drowned, and burned alive – paranoia tears the group apart. Which Joshua Hoffman wants to kill his other selves, and why? Desperate to survive until the end of the weekend, they interrogate, accuse, and attack each other. When every suspect looks just like the others, finding the murderer is next to impossible. 

Deftly told in rotating first-person perspectives, each chapter immerses readers in the consciousness of a different Joshua Hoffman—men divided by circumstance but bound by identity. THIS WILL BE THE END OF ME is for readers who love the ingenious puzzles of Agatha Christie and Stuart Turton, the unsettling tension of Iain Reid and Paul Tremblay, and the raw emotional introspection of writers such as Karl Ove Knausgaard and Kazuo Ishiguro. It’s for fans of high-concept mysteries that double as philosophical meditations, for readers who want both page-turning suspense and a work of literary ambition that asks philosophical questions about how to live a life.

Jared Young’s body of work spans books, magazines, and feature films. He is the author of the novel Into the Current, which was longlisted for the ReLit Award in 2016. His stories and essays have appeared in publications around the world, and have been anthologized by McSweeney’s. He is the writer of the feature film, Sinister Switch, and currently has multiple scripts optioned and in development. 
As a creative director, his brand and campaign work has won international recognition, and has been covered by Adweek and The Globe & Mail. His book trailer for Into The Current was the first ever to screen at a major international film festival when it premiered at SXSW in 2017, where it won both the Audience and Jury Awards. Jared also publishes “Tolstoyan,” a Substack newsletter about culture, literature, and philosophy. His essay Youth, about the regrets of middle-age, recently went viral, generating thousands of new subscribers and becoming a Substack Editors’ Pick. He lives in Chelsea, Quebec, with his wife and two children.

SPIT de Staci Whitman

« Dr. Staci uncovers a game-changing truth: the mouth is not just the mirror of health, it’s the command center. This book will transform the way you think about disease prevention and longevity. » –James Nestor, bestselling author of Breath

SPIT:
How the Secrets of the Oral Microbiome Could Save Your Life
by Staci Whitman
Crown Trade, spring 2027

Dr. Staci Whitman’s SPIT explores the oral microbiome as a critical, yet often ignored, driver of whole-body health. Bringing her pioneering work in functional dentistry to the forefront, she connects oral health to major systems in the body, from the heart and hormones to digestion and immunity. With a dynamic blend of science, storytelling, and cultural insight, the book reframes the mouth as a powerful ecosystem that can influence everything from chronic disease to overall vitality.

If GUT opened the door and BREATH ushered readers into an entirely new understanding of the body, then SPIT delivers the next big idea in wellness. This is a surprising and essential book about one of the most overlooked yet powerful ecosystems in the human body.

Dr. Staci Whitman is a powerhouse. A trailblazer in functional dentistry, a board-certified pediatric dentist, and one of only a handful of IFM-certified practitioners in her field, she is an entrepreneur, innovator, and educator with a vision to make the world cavity-free. She has founded the first pediatric functional dental practice in the United States, launched two health-focused product lines, and is leading the development of the first certification program that trains dentists to treat oral health through a systemic lens. She is also earning a master’s degree in functional medicine and nutrition while treating patients and building a national education platform. Her energy is remarkable. Her clarity and purpose are inspiring.

Dr. Staci is also a savvy, strategic, and ambitious partner. With over 200K followers across platforms and a robust email list, she’s intentionally investing in growing her audience further and is hiring a dedicated social growth strategist in advance of publication. She’s already appeared on Andrew Huberman’s podcast and is receiving interest from the biggest names in the podcasting world—from the Joe Rogan Experience to Mel Robbins, Dr. Mark Hyman, Liz Moody, and Max Lugavere.

What is most exciting, though, is the quality and originality of the work. SPIT is a beautifully written, deeply researched, and wildly entertaining journey into a realm of science most people have never considered. This is not just a book about brushing your teeth better. It is about how the oral microbiome connects to inflammation, heart disease, hormonal balance, the brain, digestion, sleep, immunity, and even fertility. With a warm, witty, and thoroughly accessible voice, Dr. Staci blends cutting-edge science, patient stories, and cultural history to show readers how their mouths can be the key to their health and vitality. It is timely, important, and full of potential.

Dr. Staci Whitman is the co-founder of The Institute for Functional Dentistry, an allied partner of The Institute for Functional Medicine. She’s pioneering the first certification program that trains dentists in the oral-systemic connection. She founded Bloom Kids Dentistry in Portland, Oregon, the first functional pediatric dental practice in the U.S., with national expansion underway. This practice takes a whole-body, holistic approach to dentistry, grounded in science and driven by compassion. Dr. Staci is also an entrepreneur, creating Happi Floss (the world’s first truly sustainable floss pick) and co-creating Fygg (Feed You Good Guys), an oral healthcare line dedicated to protecting and supporting the oral microbiome. She earned her DMD from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and later completed a pediatric dentistry certification at Oregon Health and Science University, where her research focused on improving airway assessments in children. A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry since 2012, she’s a Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.

SUITOR ARMOR de Purpah

Secrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in this exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor.

SUITOR ARMOR
by Purpah
Ten Speed Graphic

VOLUME 1 (November 2024)

While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund.

Lucia’s time at court takes a dazzling turn when she accompanies Lady Kirsi to a royal tournament that calls together all of the kingdom’s brave knights for a competition of strength and wit. A magically animated suit of armor, brought to life by Norrix the court mage’s complicated enchantment spell, enters the ring and challenges the winning knight. Lucia is immediately attracted to the armor’s dark, mysterious charm and lovingly names him Modeus. Bonded by their mutual status as outcasts within the kingdom, the two begin to develop an unlikely yet thrilling connection and sparks (both metaphorical and magical) fly.

The truth is, Lucia is hiding a dangerous secret about her own identity. She is the enemy: a fairy. She fears being exposed to the whole human kingdom, but she desperately desires to learn more about herself–especially with the arrival of a winged visitor who has infiltrated the castle walls for reasons still unknown…

Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this first volume includes episodes 1-17 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic Suitor Armor and sets the stage for a grand adventure in magic, romance, mystery, fantasy creatures, friendship, self-discovery, and more!

VOLUME 2 (May 2025)

Palace life becomes increasingly dangerous for lady-in-waiting Lucia as she learns more about the magical world around her in the second volume of the Webtoon romantasy graphic novel Suitor Armor, featuring exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content.

Lucia has just begun her exciting mage apprenticeship with Norrix, finally tapping into her innate capabilities as a magical being, and she sets off to find her fellow fairy Quinn who is captured within the kingdom’s dungeons. While trying to free her, she discovers a shocking secret about the fairy-human war that spirals into a series of mistrustful encounters with the people around her. Building off of Modeus’s newfound ability to speak, Lucia continues to teach him about the world and help develop his sentience. However, as their relationship deepens, the two must grapple with the true violent purpose for his existence…

In this second volume, Norrix’s complicated past is revealed, the connection between Lady Kirsi and King Reimund blossoms, and the darker side of Lucia’s journey to magical discovery rears its head. Complete with original behind-the-scenes content and a bonus storyline exclusive to the book, this second volume includes episodes 18-38 of the greatly successful Webtoon webcomic.

Book 3 is scheduled for publication in August 2025.

Purpah is an artist and writer based in California. They earned a BFA in illustration and have since gone on to create Suitor Armor on Webtoon as well as writing for other projects.

A GIFT BEFORE DYING de Malcolm Kempt

In the remote, unforgiving expanse of Nunavut, Corporal Eldrick Cole finds himself exiled and isolated after a disastrous high-profile murder investigation.

A GIFT BEFORE DYING
by Malcolm Kempt
Crown, January 2026

After a botched high-profile murder investigation as a cop in Alberta, Corporal Eldrick Cole is exiled to the remote, rugged landscape of Nunavut, Canada, a vast territory in the Arctic Circle known for its untamed beauty, frigid temperatures, and perpetual darkness. Amid these harsh elements, the indomitable spirit of the Inuit people prevails.

Cole’s bleak existence takes a darker turn when he discovers the hanging body of Pitseolala, a wry, troubled sixteen-year-old Inuit girl who had spent countless nights passed out in the detachment cells under his watch. Her battle with addiction dredges up demons he thought he’d buried—along with the scars of a fractured marriage and the aching divide between him and his estranged daughter, whom he abandoned long before he was ousted from Northern Alberta.

As Cole’s life unravels, so does the fragile thread of his lone, faltering inquiry—until he turns to Pitseolala’s younger brother, Maliktu, a fellow outsider, shunned by his community for his burn-scarred face and schizophrenia. It’s then that Cole uncovers what else binds them: the eerie, relentless visitation of Pitseolala’s ghost, haunting them both with a singular mission—to lead them to her killer and, therefore, expose the looming threat to other young women in their sacred hamlet.

Driven by an obsessive need to redeem at least one fragment of his shattered life, Cole defies every rule in his unyielding pursuit of justice for Pitseolala.

Malcolm Kempt worked as a criminal lawyer in the remote Arctic for seventeen years before leaving to write full-time. He won the Percy Janes Award for Best Unpublished Manuscript. He lives on the island of Newfoundland. A GIFT BEFORE DYING is his debut novel.

HOW TO AI de Christopher Mims

A frank, hands-on guide to harnessing AI and leveling up your business, revealing the tools that companies of every size are relying on and how they can dramatically alter your bottom line and free up your time—from a Wall Street Journal tech columnist.

HOW TO AI
by Christopher Mims
Crown Currency, January 2026

Imagine a freelancer suddenly having access to a sophisticated legal team for red-lining contracts; a data analyst on a small team who can suddenly transform spreadsheets full of numbers into sophisticated, bulleted insight; a mini-business consultant to help them adapt in the face of changing market conditions. Artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize our workplaces, our day-to-day realities, and our lives. But you can’t just ask AI to do these things for you—in fact, you can’t even know what it’s capable of. Most of the abilities of AI have been discovered through trial and error. Users may be surprised by how improbably, magically good today’s best AIs can be at some things—and how terrible they can be at others.

Christopher Mims argues that it is this tension between the power and inscrutability of today’s AI tools that is at the heart of people’s awe and befuddlement at just how to incorporate AI into their work. HOW TO AI resolves that tension: it’s an accessible, narrative guide to how regular people are getting the most out of these systems, from the flashiest forms of generative AI to the dozens of other flavors that are often overshadowed. Brought to life by hundreds of interviews with people who rely on AI in their work, as well as Mims’ in-depth case studies of a trio of handpicked businesses, readers will see how everyone from construction companies to independent lawyers to healthcare startups are using AI tools to transform their businesses.

Animated by the humor and brilliant explanatory power that have earned Mims’ columns a devoted following, HOW TO AI will arm readers to become a part of the AI revolution—and, more importantly, give them the tools to make it work for them.

Christopher Mims writes Keywords, a weekly technology column, for the Wall Street Journal. Before joining the Journal in 2014, he was the lead technology reporter for Quartz, and has written on science and tech for MIT Technology Review, Smithsonian, Wired, Atlantic, and Scientific American, among other outlets. He is the author of Arriving Today (Harper Business, 2021).