Book on Charlie Kirk Assassination Sparks Controversy After Utah Shooting

A book claiming to recount the details of the assassination of Charlie Kirk appeared on Amazon just one day before the tragic shooting occurred at Utah Valley University. Titled The Shooting of Charlie Kirk: A Comprehensive Account of the Utah Valley University Attack, the Aftermath, and America’s Response, the 69-page Kindle volume drew immediate attention for its publication date of September 9, 2025, which was listed prior to the actual event on September 10, 2025.

The book’s blurb describes how the campus was “forever changed” during an event featuring Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA. The narrative suggests a shocking act of violence that would resonate throughout the nation. The timing of the book’s release has led to widespread confusion and suspicion among readers, prompting numerous online discussions and conspiracy theories regarding its authorship and publication timeline.

After reports emerged, Amazon removed the book from its platform, citing a “technical issue” that allowed the erroneous publication date to remain visible before the title was taken down. According to the Mirror, this unexpected appearance has sparked questions about how the author, identified as Anastasia J. Casey, could have known about the shooting before it took place.

Online reactions to the book have been mixed. One reviewer, Denise, expressed her disbelief, stating, “How was this published on September 9, 2025, when this didn’t happen until September 10, 2025? He was shot and killed on September 10!” Another reviewer, Hope, titled her comment simply “How” and echoed similar sentiments. These reviews reflect a growing sense of unease regarding the circumstances surrounding the book’s publication.

Speculation among users has not been limited to comments on Amazon. Social media platforms have seen an influx of posts discussing the implications of the book’s early release. One user highlighted the potential for backdating publications on Amazon, suggesting that authors can select an earlier date during the submission process without needing to provide proof. This raises further questions about the integrity of the publication process.

Amazon has since issued a statement addressing the matter, acknowledging the confusion caused by the incorrect publication date. The company emphasized that they have content guidelines that govern which books can be listed for sale and that they remove titles that do not adhere to these standards. In their statement, they clarified, “Due to a technical issue, the date of publication that had been displayed for this title, while it was briefly listed, was incorrect, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused. The title was published late in the afternoon on September 10.”

As the investigation into the shooting continues, the unexpected emergence of this book adds a layer of complexity to the narrative surrounding the event. Questions about the author’s foresight and the validity of Amazon’s claims linger, leaving many to ponder the implications of this peculiar situation.