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The three lives of Cate Kay / Kate Fagan.
"In this propulsive and keenly observant debut novel, an anonymous bestselling author reveals the secrets from her past and why she's been on the run. Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, she's one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesn't really exist. She's never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now. As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda dreamed of escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way she'll be a whole person again."--Publisher.
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- ISBN: 9781668076217 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 294 pages ; 24 cm.
- Edition: First Atria Books hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York : Atria Books, 2025.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | FIC Fagan | 31681010401743 | FICTION | Checked out | 11/28/2025 |
- Baker & Taylor
Cate Kay, a reclusive bestselling author, has concealed her identity for years, but when a devastating tragedy from her past resurfaces, sheâs forced to confront the secrets that derailed her dreams and return to the place sheâs been running from. - Baker & Taylor
Cate Kay, a reclusive bestselling author, has concealed her identity for years, but when a devastating tragedy from her past resurfaces, she's forced to confront the secrets that derailed her dreams and return to the place she's been running from. - Simon and Schuster
REESEâS BOOK CLUB PICK!
âThis story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists.â âReese Witherspoon
â[A] propulsive puzzle of a novel.â âNina LaCour, New York Times Book Review
In this electric, voice-driven debut novel, an elusive bestselling author decides to finally confess her true identity after years of hiding from her past.
Cate Kay knows how to craft a story. As the creator of a bestselling book trilogy that struck box office gold as a film series, sheâs one of the most successful authors of her generation. The thing is, Cate Kay doesnât really exist. Sheâs never attended author events or granted any interviews. Her real identity had been a closely guarded secret, until now.
As a young adult, she and her best friend Amanda fantasized escaping their difficult homes and moving to California to become movie stars. But the day before their grand adventure, a tragedy shattered their dreams and Cate has been on the run ever since, taking on different names and charting a new future. But after a shocking revelation, Cate understands that returning home is the only way sheâll be a whole person again.
âAn addictive page-turner infused with humor and heart, The Three Lives of Cate Kay balances the dishy allure of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo with the empathy of Slow Dance. A joy to read from first page to lastâ (Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author).
