So yesterday I got the following question on Tumblr. And answered it. But because I know a lot of you probably aren’t on Tumblr, I wanted to share the response with you as well.
Because I think it might kind of freak you out.
bcbookobsessed asked:
Are you ever going to let you readers know who you killed off in United We Spy but decided not to in the end?
theallycarter answered:
I suppose I can now tell you that in the early versions of UNITED WE SPY Preston died. And he died bloody.
Perhaps some day I will talk about it more—explain the whole subplot that led to that and why I decided that it wasn’t the correct ending for the series.
Basically, my brilliant editor read the book and, like me, felt like something was…off. We decided that the ending should be Cam and crew facing off against Cammie’s ultimate foe: Catherine. So I made this massive change at the 11th hour, and it was absolutely, 100% the right call.
Because editors are brilliant, and authors are smart to always at least consider what they have to say.
So…yeah. Preston DID die. But then he didn’t.
YOU’RE WELCOME!
Ally
OH MY GOD I WOULD NEVER HAVE STOPPED CRYING IF HE DIED WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT but thanks for, you know, NOT doing it
THANK YOU!!!!!!!! Can you please follow my tumblr though
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Thank you Ally!!! I litterally would hace sprint data in bad sulking if Preston died.
Omg now I finally know!! I have been pondering about this ever since the book came out and after I finished reading it! Thank you for finally telling us!!!
Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!!! That would have been so sad!!!!!!!!! It would also have been very intense, but I’m so glad he didn’t die! Poor Macy would have been heartbroken…..
Thank you for your books!:-)
-Soph13
I just had the craziest spaz attack in front of my entire family am almost cried. None of y family have read your books. THEY DONT UNDERSTAND
I know how you feel, I forced my sister to read them so I would have someone to confide in. and in the beginning, she hated Zach!!
So you killed Preston then brought him back to life image trying to do that in real life it’d be almost impossible
That’s very interesting Ally. I would have cried for hours on end.
My mom never really trusted Preston, and I want to believe that he was a good guy. What should we believe?
I AM SO GLAD HE DIDN’T DIE but I also kinda wish he did does that mean there’s something wrong with me should I go get help?
It’s good that you’re glad he didn’t die, but… HOW COULD YOU WISH PRESTON HAD DIED?!?!?! He’s an amazing character. *Sighs* but I suppose everyone’s allowed their own opinions. Jokes.
Horrifying, but incredibly interesting. I’m surprised I didn’t see it on my dash (I am following you. My url is xxthebookwormxx. You can follow me back if you want (multifamdom) 🙂 ) Anyway THANK YOU for not killing Preston and have a wonderful day 😀
Thank God he didn’t Macey would probably go crazy.
0.o 0.o 0.o I love you because you didn’t allow that to happen. Can u give us the alternate ending?
Thank you for telling us:)
I don’t know why but again it would of been interesting if Preston did die. Imagine all the Drama! I actually would of loved that. But im happy he gets to live! I would love to know how he died so please if you can tell us I would love that!
Too bad, I kind of dislike him for being rick and thinking he batter then everybody elese. In other news I am going to be an ant to my sister in low brother little girl who already have a liittle boy.
Pease somebody help me because I am freck out.
Liz
I can’t believe it!!!!!!!!!!! He’s one of my favourite male characters (besides Zach and Hale, of course). My Preston! I’m so glad he wasn’t killed off, thank you soooooo much for not going through with it.
oh my gosh i finally got the last book yesterday and finished it……i was in tears!!! I cant believe its over! I grew up reading those books and i connected with Cammie and everyone! I was especially happy when the name “Neha” came in chapter 23 since thats my sisters name! Anyways i will always be a Gallagher Girl and thanks so much for including your fans in this journey!! Luv your work! <3333
As long as you didnt kill off Zach (AND THANK U SO MUCH FOR NOT DOING THAT) im fine
Was Preston originally involved in the circle splinter group? I thought it was odd that he resisted the girls rescue so much after saying in OT that he would do anything they say. He was also rescued twice and there was so much soul searching about whether they were doing the right thing… Is he good? Is he bad? But after they have him he kind of disappears from the plot. Was he due to die by Gilly’s sword at the end in some monumental act of betrayal? I really liked the way it did end. Just curious.
Omg these books are soooo amazing! I cried at the end of the book! I wish there where more books but then again, the ending is almost perfect! I adore these books sooo much! They’re ultimatley my fav series even though I got through 1 book a day!
Will you ever post the deleted scenes for United We Spy?
I remember first reading UWS, and when Bex got shot, thinking, OMG THIS IS THE PERSON ALLY IS GONNA KILL OFF and I almost started bawling. Then she made it and I breathed a sigh of relief, my grief replaced with curiosity as to who would actually die. Glad no long standing characters actually died in the final book!
I LOVE all your books. I think they were all perfect. Please please please let us now what happens during and after cammie’s college years! I have read all of them multiple times. And I want to know if Zach and cam Marry and how all the girls end up.