Who authored and published the book 'The Death of Charlie Kirk' and when was it released?
Executive summary
Two different books tied to Charlie Kirk appear in the available reporting: a mysterious, likely AI‑generated title called "The Shooting of Charlie Kirk" was listed on Amazon credited to “Anastasia J. (Casey)” and shown with a publication date around September 9–10, 2025 before Amazon removed the listings [1] [2]. Separately, Charlie Kirk’s own final book, Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life, is listed as authored by Charlie Kirk and slated for release on December 9, 2025 by Winning Team Publishing [3] [4].
1. Strange book listings ignited the first wave of questions
Screenshots circulated of an Amazon listing titled “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America’s Response” attributed to “Anastasia J. Casey,” with a publication date that appeared to be September 9, 2025 — one day before Kirk was shot on September 10 — prompting immediate online fury and conspiracy claims [2] [5].
2. News organizations and fact‑checkers treated the listing as dubious
AFP and other outlets reported that multiple similar titles appeared and were likely AI‑generated; one removed listing was temporarily credited to “Anastasia J.” and investigators noted Amazon allows sellers to set a release date ahead of actual publication, meaning appearance of a prior date alone does not prove foreknowledge [1] [6].
3. Amazon removed the entries and tried to clarify timing
Reporting indicates Amazon removed the AI‑style listings and issued clarifications after the screenshots spread; outlets quoted experts and Amazon’s behavior around removal as evidence these books were not legitimate, established works by a known author [1] [7].
4. The supposed author is mysterious and possibly fictitious
Multiple outlets — including The Times of India, Hindustan Times and Economic Times — investigated the name “Anastasia J. Casey” (or variants) and found no publishing history or verifiable identity, suggesting the author credit was likely fabricated or the product of automated/AI publishing [8] [2] [9].
5. Why this looked especially alarming to social media users
The appearance of book metadata dated before the shooting, combined with AI‑style text and imagery, fed conspiracy narratives that a “psy‑op” or orchestrated event had been planned — a narrative amplified by figures such as Alex Jones and widely shared screenshots [1] [6].
6. Independent reporting points to AI and exploitative self‑publishing mechanics
Journalists explained a practical mechanism: self‑publishing platforms let anyone upload content and pre‑set dates, and AI tools can generate quick, low‑quality books and author bios; multiple outlets concluded the listings were likely opportunistic, AI‑produced products rather than bona fide journalism or scholarship [6] [7].
7. Separate: Charlie Kirk’s own posthumous‑timed book is documented
Independent of the Amazon anomaly, Charlie Kirk had a scheduled book titled Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life, repeatedly listed with a release date of December 9, 2025 and credited to Winning Team Publishing; retailers (Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million) and media reported that forthcoming title and its December 9 release window [10] [3] [11].
8. Distinguishing the two records — author and publisher clarity matters
Available sources identify “Anastasia J. (Casey)” only in connection with the problematic Amazon listings and report no publisher or verifiable author biography; by contrast, Charlie Kirk’s December book is clearly credited to him and to Winning Team Publishing with multiple retailer listings noting a December 9, 2025 release [2] [3] [4].
9. What reporting does not state (limitations)
Available sources do not provide definitive legal confirmation of who uploaded the allegedly AI‑generated Charlie Kirk books or whether those accounts will face enforcement; nor do the current reports supply an authenticated, published manuscript by “Anastasia J. Casey” that survived standard editorial checks (not found in current reporting) [1] [7].
10. Bottom line for readers
The claim that “The Death of Charlie Kirk” (or “The Shooting of Charlie Kirk”) was authored and legitimately published by a known, verifiable writer on a date preceding the shooting is not supported by credible reporting; outlets uniformly treated the Amazon entries as likely AI/self‑published items credited to a mysterious name that was later removed [1] [6]. Meanwhile, Charlie Kirk’s own final book is listed by retailers and publishers as authored by Kirk and scheduled for release December 9, 2025 [3] [4].