Tom Burne Has Left the Chat by Farrelly, Seán
Tom Burne Has Left the Chat by Farrelly, Seán

Tom Burne Has Left the Chat

A Kirkus Most Anticipated YA novel, and the debut from Seán Farrelly, a Publishers Weekly "Writer to...
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Author: Seán Farrelly
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Tom Burne Has Left the Chat by Farrelly, Seán

Tom Burne Has Left the Chat

$15.54
Tom Burne Has Left the Chat by Farrelly, Seán

Tom Burne Has Left the Chat

$15.54
Author: Seán Farrelly
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description

A Kirkus Most Anticipated YA novel, and the debut from Seán Farrelly, a Publishers Weekly "Writer to Watch"


"Wistful and unsettling, this raw, perceptive novel expertly captures the tension between digital perception and lived reality."--Publishers Weekly, starred review ⭐


A tragic death. A chance at a new life. Could one phone hold all the answers?


This wasn't my phone. This was real. Tom had died today, literally died, and here I was, picking through the digital carrion like some sort of virtual vulture.

When micro-influencer Tom Burne takes his own life, he leaves behind his phone, its password, and a cryptic message that needs decoding.

Seventeen-year-old Jamie doesn't intend to take the phone, but once he does, he knows it was meant for him. Fuelled by his own sense of isolation and the recent passing of his father, Jamie loses himself in uncovering the truth. The more he investigates the digital fragments contained within the phone, the deeper into Tom's dark world he falls.

As his own grief resurfaces and with his mother pushing for them to move to a different country for a fresh start, Jamie has very little time to find out the harsh reality that led to Tom's tragic end.

Can he clear Tom's name before it is too late?


A stunning new voice in YA, exploring grief and loneliness. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Adam Silvera.



Author: Seán Farrelly
Publisher: Faber & Faber Children's
Published: 09/01/2026
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.62lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.10w x 0.95d
ISBN: 9780571388219
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2026
School Library Journal 07/24/2026 pg. 1

About the Author
Farrelly, Seán: - Seán Farrelly has had four plays produced and two short stories published in the Irish Times as part of a young writers' supplement. He has worked as a writing mentor and workshop facilitator for young people since 2018. He lives in Dublin.
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