The End of Everything (2011) Signed First Edition Reference

The End of Everything was published by Reagan Arthur Books/Little, Brown in 2011 — Abbott’s transitional novel, moving from period noir to contemporary psychological thriller. The story follows thirteen-year-old Lizzie after her best friend Evie disappears from their suburban neighborhood. The investigation forces Lizzie to confront uncomfortable truths about desire, jealousy, and the dark undercurrents of adolescent female friendship.

First Edition Identification

Publisher: Reagan Arthur Books / Little, Brown, New York Publication date: 2011 Format: Hardcover in dust jacket

Signed Copy Market Values

• Signed first edition, fine/fine: $40–$100
• Inscribed copies: $60–$175
• Unsigned first edition: $10–$20

A transitional work in Abbott’s bibliography, marking her move from period noir to the contemporary suburban settings that would define her mature career.