A. Thurs. 11 Sept. 2025: Mysterious Book on Charlie Kirk Shooting Surfaces a Day Before the Attack
• In a twist that seems pulled from a science fiction thriller, the investigation into the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk has been upstaged by a bizarre digital mystery. A book describing the tragedy surfaced online with a listed publication date a day before the shooting, sparking a storm of speculation on social media and casting doubt on its origins.
• What Exactly Was This Book? The book, titled “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America’s Response,” appeared briefly on Amazon. Its cover, author name (Anastasia J. Casey), and detailed description were captured in screenshots that continue to circulate widely on platforms like X (formerly Twitter). The listing promised a full account of the attack, its aftermath, and the national reaction—a comprehensive timeline of events that, by the book’s own stated timeline, had not yet fully unfolded.
• Why is the Date So Alarming? What fuels the intrigue is a single detail—the book’s release date was marked as September 9, 2025. Charlie Kirk was shot on September 10, 2025. This means the book, purporting to be a “comprehensive account” of the shooting and its consequences, was allegedly published a full 24 hours before the attack it describes even took place. This impossible chronology has become the focal point for intense online scrutiny and conspiracy theories.
• Who is the Author Behind This? The book was attributed to an author named Anastasia J. Casey. However, this name appears to be a complete ghost in the literary and journalistic world. There are no public records, prior works, or online traces of an author by this name, making the mystery even more suspicious and intriguing. Is it a pseudonym? A hoax? The question of “Who is Anastasia J. Casey?” is now central to the puzzle.
• Has the Book Been Removed? Yes. The Amazon listing was quickly taken down, but as is common in the digital age, its existence was preserved through screenshots. The removal has done little to quell the speculation; if anything, it has amplified it. Short appearances followed by abrupt disappearances are common in hoaxes and intentional trolling that aims to generate as much confusion and attention as possible.
