The Thousandth Floor (Thousandth Floor, 1)

New York Times bestseller

This edition includes never-before-seen deleted scenes, fan-favorite graphics, and a sneak peek to the next book in the series, The Dazzling Heights!

New York City as you’ve never seen it before. A thousand-story tower stretching into the sky. A glittering vision of the future, where anything is possible—if you want it enough.

Welcome to Manhattan, 2118.

A hundred years in the future, New York is a city of innovation and dreams. But people never change: everyone here wants something…and everyone has something to lose.

Leda Cole’s flawless exterior belies a secret addiction—to a drug she never should have tried and a boy she never should have touched.

Eris Dodd-Radson’s beautiful, carefree life falls to pieces when a heartbreaking betrayal tears her family apart.

Rylin Myers’s job on one of the highest floors sweeps her into a world—and a romance—she never imagined…but will her new life cost Rylin her old one?

Watt Bakradi is a tech genius with a secret: he knows everything about everyone. But when he’s hired to spy by an upper-floor girl, he finds himself caught up in a complicated web of lies.

And living above everyone else on the thousandth floor is Avery Fuller, the girl genetically designed to be perfect. The girl who seems to have it all—yet is tormented by the one thing she can never have.

Perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying and Big Little Lies, debut author Katharine McGee has created a breathtakingly original series filled with high-tech luxury and futuristic glamour, where the impossible feels just within reach. But in this world, the higher you go, the farther there is to fall….


  • A High-Stakes Whodunit: The series opens with a girl falling from the thousandth floor. Was she pushed, did she jump, or was it an accident? The answer lies in the two months leading up to the tragedy.
  • Multiple POVs: Told from the perspectives of five teens navigating the glittering, dangerous world of the tower—from the genetically perfect girl on top to the tech genius from the lower levels hired to spy on her.
  • Complex Social Hierarchy: In a futuristic Manhattan where society is stacked vertically, every floor represents a different social class. For a girl from the bottom like Rylin, a trip to the top could mean a new life… or losing everything.
  • High-Tech Glamour and Intrigue: Beneath the futuristic glamour and luxury, everyone has a secret. From a hidden addiction that threatens Leda to a family betrayal that shatters Eris’s world, no one is safe from the fallout.

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Published Jun 6, 2017

496 pages

Average rating: 7.86

21 RATINGS

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AGameofBooks
Jun 26, 2023
8/10 stars
"The Thousandth Floor" by Katharine McGee is a captivating and addictive futuristic novel that deserves its solid four-star rating. Set in a dazzlingly imagined world where a thousand-floor tower houses the lives and secrets of its inhabitants, this book offers a thrilling blend of high society drama, forbidden romance, and technological wonders. McGee's intricate storytelling and well-developed characters make for an engaging and immersive reading experience. One of the book's strengths is its ability to create a vivid and mesmerizing setting. The concept of a tower that stretches into the sky, with each floor representing a different social class and lifestyle, is brilliantly executed. McGee's attention to detail paints a picture of a luxurious yet complex society, complete with extravagant parties, advanced technology, and the allure of the unknown. The descriptions of the tower's opulent interiors and the glamorous lives of its residents provide a tantalizing glimpse into a future that is both glamorous and unsettling. The characters in "The Thousandth Floor" are multifaceted and well-rounded, each with their own secrets, desires, and struggles. Their interconnected lives and intertwining storylines create a sense of intrigue and suspense. The forbidden romances and tangled relationships add an extra layer of complexity to the narrative, keeping readers invested and eager to uncover the outcomes. While the book juggles multiple perspectives, McGee expertly weaves them together, ensuring that each character's voice is distinct and compelling. Overall, "The Thousandth Floor" is an enthralling and imaginative read that will appeal to fans of futuristic settings, intriguing characters, and a healthy dose of mystery.
Oliviapuff_77
Jun 01, 2023
8/10 stars
This book is AMAZING! The ending of the first book is sad, but I can’t wait to read book 2!!!

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