About the Author
Liane Moriarty
ISBN 9781405942287
Rs. 1,118
Penguin Books
Here One Moment
Who it's for: Fans of character-driven fiction and mysteries
In Here One Moment, Liane Moriarty crafts an extraordinary tale set against the backdrop of an ordinary domestic flight. Despite a minor delay, the flight is smooth, and every passenger lands safely. However, their lives are forever changed. On this seemingly routine journey, passengers encounter an enigmatic figure known only as "The Death Lady," who reveals how and when they will die. While some laugh off predictions of living to 103, six passengers face chillingly near futures. As her prophecies come true one by one, the story evolves from a fascinating anecdote to a gripping mystery. Why You Should Read Here One Moment 1. Thought-Provoking Exploration of Fate and Free Will: Delve into profound questions about destiny, choice, and whether we can truly control our futures. 2. Engaging Mystery with Compelling Characters: Follow an intriguing cast, from a jittery celebrity to an off-duty superhero lookalike, all linked by an unforgettable flight. 3. Emotional Depth and Relatable Themes: Experience a story that navigates grief, love, and the human struggle to find certainty in the face of the unknown. 4. Liane Moriarty’s Signature Wit and Insight: Enjoy Moriarty’s modern-day Jane Austen flair as she humorously critiques social norms while weaving suspenseful narratives. 5. A Page-Turning, Can’t-Put-Down Read: Each chapter leaves you eager to uncover the next twist, making it impossible to resist reading "just one more page." Here One Moment is more than a novel; it’s a captivating exploration of life’s fragility and the choices we make when faced with the inevitable.
Highlights
- Set on an ordinary domestic flight where a mysterious 'Death Lady' predicts each passenger's death.
- Six passengers receive chillingly near-future predictions, while others are told they'll live to 103.
- As prophecies come true, the story shifts from anecdote to gripping mystery.
- Explores fate, free will, and whether we can control our futures.
- Features a cast including a jittery celebrity and an off-duty superhero lookalike.
- Moriarty's signature wit and insight into social norms.
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What is the premise of Here One Moment?
On a routine domestic flight, a woman known as 'The Death Lady' tells each passenger how and when they will die. While some are told they'll live to 103, six passengers face near futures.
Is this a mystery or a literary novel?
It's a work of fiction that blends mystery with literary elements, exploring themes of fate and free will while following a gripping narrative.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows a cast of passengers from the flight, including a jittery celebrity and an off-duty superhero lookalike, all linked by the encounter.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores fate, free will, death, grief, love, and the human struggle to find certainty in the face of the unknown.
What is the tone of the book?
It combines Moriarty's signature wit and insight with suspense, offering a thought-provoking and emotionally deep narrative.




