Jane and Dan at the End of the World

Date night goes off the rails when one unhappy couple find themselves taken hostage by a climate activist group

'Marital discord meets mortal danger in this high-stakes tongue-in-cheek romp' Good Housekeeping

'The true definition of unputdownable... A must-read!' LIBBY PAGE, author of The Lido

'My favourite book of the year' SHELBY VAN PELT, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures

'This sharply original romp is entirely too much fun' People

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Jane and Dan have been married for nineteen years, but Jane isn't sure they're going to make it to twenty. She feels unneeded by her teenagers, her one published novel has sold under five hundred copies, and she's pretty sure Dan is cheating on her. Arriving at renowned restaurant La Fin du Monde to celebrate their anniversary, Jane thinks it's time to ask for a divorce.

But before they even get to the second course, a climate activist group bursts into the room. Jane is shocked - and not just because she's in a movie-style hostage situation. Nearly everything the disorganized activists say and do is right out of the pages of her failed book. Which means Jane and Dan are the only ones who know what's going to happen next. And they're the only ones who can stop it. If they can survive this, maybe they can survive anything - even marriage.

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READERS LOVE JANE AND DAN!

'The plot was plotting!'

'Oakley had me laughing OUT LOUD'

'A five-star must read'

'I couldn't put it down'

'Pure joy wrapped up in 370 pages'


Genre: General Fiction

"With razor-sharp wit and plenty of twists, Oakley masterfully crafts an insightful exploration of midlife and marriage. A must-read for anyone who craves a novel that's both laugh-out-loud funny and poignant, and keeps you guessing until the end. I loved Jane and Dan, and rooted for them from the first page!" - Karma Brown

"Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a hilarious, deftly plotted novel that delves into deeper truths about marriage, parenting and personal fulfillment with grace and wisdom. I loved every second I spent with Jane and Dan and the rollicking cast of characters conjured up by the wonderful Colleen Oakley." - Tara Conklin

"Jane and Dan at the End of the World is a triumph! Poignant, darkly funny, and mind-bendingly twisty at every turn. With each new chapter, I felt more invested in Jane and Dan, the fate of their marriage, and the outcome of their shocking predicament. I cheered for them all the way to the story's satisfying end." - Elle Cosimano

"I'm on chapter 17. It's 3 am and I can't stop reading. I love Jane, I love Dan, I love this book and I think you will too." - KJ Dell'Antonia

"Thrilling, inventive, hilarious and wise, Jane and Dan at the End of the World is, without question, one of my favorite books of the year. The action-packed plot immediately captured my attention, while the perfectly imperfect characters stole my heart. Colleen Oakley can take me hostage anytime." - Laura Hankin

"Fast-paced, deviously clever, and archly hilarious, the incredibly cinematic Jane and Dan at the End of the World will have you snort-laughing and turning the pages at breakneck speed as you race toward the pitch-perfect ending." - Kristin Harmel

"This brilliantly plotted joyride of a novel had me laughing out loud and clenching my racing heart in equal parts. It's a story as madcap and beautiful as marriage itself - if you read one book this year, make it this one." - Annabel Monaghan

"Jane and Dan at the End of the World is the true definition of unputdownable. I literally couldn't tear myself away from it and inhaled it over two days. As well as being totally gripping, it was also a moving and poignant exploration of marriage and motherhood that will resonate with many readers. A must-read!" - Libby Page

"What a ride! Jane and Dan at the End of the World bounces effortlessly from incisive commentary on marriage and parenthood to hilarious, twisty heist. I think Colleen Oakley has written my favorite book of the year." - Shelby Van Pelt

"Jane and Dan have captured my heart! A thriller, a family drama, and a romantic comedy masterfully rolled into one, this novel is a fast-paced, enthralling story of a marriage on the brink and the shocking circumstances that make heroes out of ordinary people. I loved every hilarious, heart-stopping moment." - Amy Poeppel

"Jane and Dan at the End of the World is what happens when The Menu meets Date Night. Fun, twisty, and delightfully unexpected, you'll be rooting for Jane and Dan every step of the way." - Deanna Raybourn

"Hilarious, witty, and wildly fun! Jane and Dan at the End of the World offers a fresh take on midlife and marriage as well as finding joy in the ordinary. Oakley is beyond brilliant!" - Jeneva Rose

"Only Colleen Oakley could turn a terrorist attack on a restaurant into a charming story full of humor, surprises, and familial love. A delightful, imaginative, laugh-out-loud joy ride of a novel." - Nina Simon

"Date Night meets Anxious People. One of the most enjoyable reading experiences I've had this year. Oakley has a gift for getting her characters into impossible situations...and then making things worse. I was gasping along with Jane and Dan with each new reveal in this hilarious, charming, and completely immersive romp." - Natalie Sue