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Micol Ostow
Micol Ostow is known for her suspenseful tales such as Don't Turn Out the Lights and The curse. She also writes for younger readers, with titles like the charming picture
The Day Before
Synopsis
Set in the days leading up to the murder that opens the CW series Riverdale, The Day Before follows Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Jughead Jones as ordinary small-town dramas — first crushes, family tension, old rivalries — build quietly toward the events that will upend Riverdale.
Written by Micol Ostow, this tie-in novel fills in the backstory hinted at in the show's pilot, giving new context to the friendships and secrets already simmering among the core cast before the series' central mystery begins.
Genres
Characters
Archie AndrewsProtagonist
A Riverdale teenager navigating friendships and family tension.
Betty CooperProtagonist
One of the core Riverdale cast.
Veronica LodgeProtagonist
A newcomer to Riverdale with her own secrets.
Jughead JonesSupporting
Archie's close friend, narrating parts of the Riverdale story.
Frequently asked questions
Does this book include any extra materials beyond the narrative?
The text features several supplemental items that provide additional context, such as passed notes between characters, excerpts from Jughead's writing, and an official arrest report for Hiram Lodge.
How is the story structured for the reader?
The narrative utilizes multiple perspectives, allowing each of the four main characters to recount their own experiences leading up to the events of the television series.
