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The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass
- Author
- Leslye Penelope
- Narrator
- Leon Nixon, Tyla Collier
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Publish Date
- 11 August 2026
- Run Time
- 13 hours 45 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In April 1994, Zahara watched her twin sister, Annica, get hustled into a stranger’s car and disappear—only to return to a world where no one remembers Annica ever existed. Not her mother. Not the police. No one.
Now, as the world braces for the looming Y2K crisis, Zahara finds evidence that proves her sister was real. Determined to uncover the truth, she hires a private investigator and begins digging into her family’s shadowed past. When the investigation leads to two charismatic men who once served with her father in Vietnam, Zahara realizes she and her sister may be pawns in a dangerous power struggle with unthinkable consequences.
To find her sister, Zahara must face the truth about her family, her memories, and the power lurking within her. But the sisters’ reunion comes at a price—one that could unravel reality and bring about the end of the world.
Critics Review
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“An intimate family story crossed with a conspiracy mystery and a wired late-nineties adventure, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass is exhilarating and full of surprises.” —Jared Poon, author of City of Others
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“A moving story about sisterhood, lost souls, and our complicated and potentially destructive relationship with technology. Leslye Penelope broke my heart in the best way possible. I can’t remember the last time I loved a book this much or stayed up so late to finish it.” —Hollie Overton, international bestselling author of Baby Doll
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"With big reveals I didn’t see coming, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass fuses heartfelt characterization with masterful world-building. Kudos to Leslye Penelope for crafting another captivating, unforgettable work of art.” —Clarence A. Haynes, author of The Broken Hearts Agency
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“Nostalgic and magical, The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass pulled me straight into the late nineties with a sweet sprinkle of apocalyptic hues.” —Tlotlo Tsamaase, author of Womb City
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Praise for Leslye Penelope
“Leslye Penelope has been one of fantasy’s most indispensable voices for the past decade." —The Washington Post“Leslye Penelope has created a rich and immersive world. It’s a story that weaves together threads of real history with bits of the utterly fantastic. The Monsters We Defy will keep you turning the pages and wanting more!” —P. Djèlí Clark
“Penelope’s blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect, with wit, romance, and a lovable found family thrown in for good measure. Readers will be wowed.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A mesmerizing tale that deftly blends history and magic. It’s a thoughtful, timely, and immensely compelling read. Readers will find much to admire and marvel at from the first page to the very last!” —Nicole Glover
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Details
- Author
- Leslye Penelope
- Narrator
- Leon Nixon, Tyla Collier
- Duration
- 13 hours 45 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781668657676
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Hachette Audio
- Genre
- Contemporary fantasy, Urban fantasy, Fantasy, Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
Synopsis
For five years, Zahara Douglass has been haunted by her sister’s impossible disappearance. Now, in December 1999, with the world on the brink of chaos, Zahara sets out to find her sister no matter the cost in this twisty and compelling modern fantasy from Leslye Penelope. In April 1994, Zahara watched her twin sister, Annica, get hustled into a stranger’s car and disappear—only to return to a world where no one remembers Annica ever existed. Not her mother. Not the police. No one. Now, as the world braces for the looming Y2K crisis, Zahara finds evidence that proves her sister was real. Determined to uncover the truth, she hires a private investigator and begins digging into her family’s shadowed past. When the investigation leads to two charismatic men who once served with her father in Vietnam, Zahara realizes she and her sister may be pawns in a dangerous power struggle with unthinkable consequences. ​To find her sister, Zahara must face the truth about her family, her memories, and the power lurking within her. But the sisters’ reunion comes at a price—one that could unravel reality and bring about the end of the world.
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