Sarah McCarthy was set to Reveal a Much Darker Side to Epstein before Dropping Project; Publisher available for Interviews
Author of never-to-be-published book about the darker side of Jeffrey Epstein has dropped the project after five years of intense research. Kris Millegan, President of TrineDay Publishing, is available for interviews on this topic.
January 26, 2026
TrineDay Statement from Publisher Kris Millegan
TrineDay regrets to announce that Blue Butterfly: Inside the Diary of an Epstein Survivor by Sarah McCarthy has been cancelled. This decision follows sustained physical and electronic harassment directed at the author, as well as the inability to reach a contractual agreement with one of the survivors interviewed for the book.
Over the past five years, Sarah McCarthy dedicated herself tirelessly to researching and documenting these difficult stories, demonstrating remarkable courage, integrity, and compassion. We at TrineDay are proud to have supported her vision and remain committed to publishing works that illuminate truth, even in the face of adversity and personal risk. No author should ever be subjected to harassment simply for exercising their right to free expression.
Her statement appears below.
A Statement from Sarah McCarthy, Author of Blue Butterfly
Over the past five years, I have been researching and writing Blue Butterfly: Inside the Diary of an Epstein Survivor. Since securing a publishing agreement in May, I have experienced sustained and forceful pressure from independent, outside sources that make it impossible for me to proceed safely at this time. This decision has not been made lightly, but it has become necessary as a matter of personal security — not only for myself, but also for my loved ones and for those who entrusted me with their stories.
This work matters deeply to me, and stepping back has required humility, discernment, and a willingness to set my ego aside. There are moments when protecting life, health, and equilibrium must take precedence over pushing forward, even when the truth feels urgent. I share this not to provoke speculation or fear, but in the hope that establishing a clear boundary will allow me to return to a normal, grounded, and quiet life.
I continue to believe that truth has its own timing and will ultimately be revealed. I have played my part. For now, I am choosing stillness, safety, and trust in a higher order. I sincerely hope that this decision, and this public announcement, will bring an end to the pressure I have been experiencing and allow me to return to a normal life.
Thank you to those who understand that courage takes many forms — and that sometimes the bravest act is knowing when to stop.
— Sarah McCarthy
Here is an interview that McCarthy conducted with Shaun Attwood last September:
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