In a dystopian world, villagers live on an island surrounded by a deadly fog. The villagers work peacefully with one another. When the elder, Niema, ends up dead it's up to Emory, the black sheep of the island to solve Niema's death.

Stuart Turton was able to beautifully marry sci-fi and mystery in "The Last Murder at the End of the World." The story started off a bit slow for my liking, but I soon got swept up in the mystery.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

This Sci-Fi/crime mash up took a little bit to get into but once I did I was hooked. I finished this book in a day and a half. Stuart Turton will have you asking yourself what would you do over and over again. Lots of surprises and a murder mystery with an ending that shocked me!

I'd like to thank Netgalley for an ARC, in exchange this is my honest review.

I never know what to expect from a Stuart Turton novel. There's always a mystery at the heart of it, but it's never just a mystery. It's always blended with something else - in this case, a dystopian future. Science fiction is never my go-to genre, but Turton does everything so well that it's worth the read.

After the fog, the world is left with a scant number of people, isolated on an island. Some are referred to as 'elders', whose ages extend beyond 100 years, and others whose lives predictably end at 60. When one of these few elders is killed, it triggers an event that breaks the boundary keeping the fog at bay. There is only a limited amount of time for our detective to solve the murder of the elder.

Here it is the dystopian nature of this planet, the way that Turton has crafted this future that allows for the mystery to thrive.

My only criticism is that it had (what felt like to me at any rate) a very slow start. It didn't put up until about a third into the book. If you're also struggling to get into it, I would suggest persevering. Once I hit that spot, I couldn't put it down.

This book is set in a different world. As the story slowly unfurls you find out more and more about the world and these characters. I liked the uniqueness of this book. It kept me enthralled. I would actually love to have this book be just a little longer.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this latest Stuart Turton novel. I loved his "The Devil and the Dark Water" but didn't care for "The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle"—although my opinion on the latter was a minority one. The premise of "The Last Murder at the End of the World" sounded promising, and I am happy to report it lived up to all my expectations.

In a post-apocalyptic world, the only survivors are on a small island surrounded by the life-threatening fog that appears to have wiped out civilization. Once home to an advanced scientific facility, the island is now populated by one hundred and twenty-two villagers and ruled over by three surviving scientists. When one of the scientists is murdered, the killer fog begins advancing on the island. With only hours to solve the murder, one villager is tasked with finding the murderer, which will reset the security system that keeps the fog at bay.

This unusual plot is deftly executed. It is a fast-paced, atmospheric book with well-drawn characters and plot twists. It's a science fiction murder mystery—two of my favorite genres that fit seamlessly together. I highly recommend this book. 5/5 stars.

Thank you, NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark, for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. The publication date is May 21, 2024.

This book took a little while to get into and find its groove, but once it did, we were off to the races. There are so many moving parts that Stuart Turton's latest masterpiece will keep you on your toes - all while being wonderfully immersed in an imaginative dystopia at world's end. A great read!

4⭐️📖 Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book; I really enjoyed it. This book is part mystery, part science fiction, part dystopian/ apocalyptic fiction. As the end of the world draws near, one villager on a remote island must discover who killed a village leader to stop the apocalypse from happening. Turton’s writing is intricate and smart.

On an unnamed island, the survivors of the end of the world are descend into chaos and confusion when one of their beloved scientists is brutally murdered.

This apocalyptic mystery is inventive and original. While a deadly fog covers most of the planet, it is kept at bay from a lone island - home to 3 scientists and 122 villagers. The murder of one of the scientists triggers a flaw in the security system and a 107 hour-long countdown begins before the fog overtakes their shores. The only way to re-initiate the system is to solve the crime, but everyone’s memory of the night in question has been erased. Narrated by an omniscient, but unreliable, presence, Abi, the mystery unfolds as clues are found and hurtful secrets are revealed. This title is an intriguing mix of dystopian science fiction and a classic whodunnit and Turton makes the combination effortlessly delicious.

This author is not for me. I have tired to read this book many times and I just could not get into it.

I really wanted to love this book and was really looking forward to reading it. It just missed the mark, the sci-fi elements felt funky and not well thought out.. Premise seemed really interesting but didn't play out the way I hoped. Thanks for the ARC!

In the future, very few humans are left. They're living on an island to stay safe from the fog, which killed off the other humans. When one of the elders turns up dead in this very peaceful society, the sleuthing begins.

I felt no sense of urgency in this one, and the sci-fi elements seemed flimsy. They often popped up as conveniences to advance the storyline.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

The Last Murder at the End of the World is a thoroughly engaging murder mystery set on an island that holds the only survivors of a global extinction event. The society that has formed makes for very intriguing world building and the main players are all puzzles to solve in themselves.

The very beginning of the book is devoted to introducing you to this world and its inhabitants, and that has the feel of working out a bit of a puzzle even before the murder occurs. I was immediately drawn into this story, and each discovery only continued to pull me in further.

This is not what I’d call an action packed thrill ride, but it is a fascinating puzzle of a mystery. There are very serious stakes in this plotline, but for me it still managed to read a bit like a cozy for sections of the book while building to a climax with real urgency. There’s also something for the reader who appreciates a good twist.

Overall, a very engaging and satisfying mystery. Would definitely recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark!

If I’ve learned anything about Stuart Turton books, it’s that the twists and turns are going to be many, and this book did not disappoint! With only 107 hours left to solve a murder that will save humanity, you can feel the clock ticking as you turn every page.
This is definitely my favorite read of 2024 so far!

The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton is a smart and engrossing read! Great plot and characterizations. Well worth the time.

Stuart Turton is a writer that is able to develop interesting characters and plot lines that will grab you from page one. His newest, The Last Murder at the End of the World, is no different.

Imagine a beautiful island in a post-apocalyptic world. Imagine the entire world has been decimated by a deadly fog (The Mist???!!!). Imagine 122 villagers and 3 scientists, all living together, trying to survive.

Then, imagine waking up and finding out that one of the scientists was murdered. The islanders must all try and find the killer....all before the deadly fog covers the island.

God damn it, Stuart Turton did it again.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Stuart Turton, author of the 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle is back with The Last Murder at the End of the World.

This post-apocalyptic, murder mystery definitely took some time to get into. The combination of 1st and 3rd person narration was a little confusing and I never felt connected to any of the characters. Even with these grievances, I did find the book enjoyable. The mystery unfolded in a slow burn kind of way and although the reveals weren't surprising to me, they did help the story come together and kept me invested until the end.

I could see this book being a great choice for a book club as it is thought provoking and brings to the forefront uncomfortable things about human nature.

This book will take you on an adventure. Happy Reading!


Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks for providing this ARC for my honest review

The Last Murder At The End Of The World is a gripping and unpredictable sci-fi murder mystery on an isolated, post-apocalyptic island. This book is a totally different vibe from The 7 & 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (which I also LOVED), but it’s a similar reading experience: Stuart Turton takes you on a ride where you enjoy every twist and turn, even if you’re uncertain of the final destination. There are many red flag characters and even more red herrings, you’ll never know who to trust!

This book was such a wonderful reading experience, a masterful story. I highly recommend it!

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4+ stars

Wow my mind is still processing! Turton’s books are a wild ride, and this is no exception. We are once again placed in a unique situation, needing to solve a murder, and oh by the way, the last of humanity is about to be destroyed if you can’t solve the puzzle in time.
If I hadn’t had to be a responsible human I would have stayed up all night to read this in one go. It’s incredibly compelling and I couldn’t stop turning the page. As usual, the deeper you get into the book, the more you realize that absolutely nothing is as it seems and no one can be trusted. I really liked Emory as the character spearheading the investigation. She notices things that no one else does and asks the hard questions.
I won’t do anything to spoil it, but I definitely got a bit of whiplash from all the twists and reveals. The end wasn’t quite as satisfying as I was hoping. I definitely never figured out the mystery on my own. But the conclusion felt a little bit like a moral lesson.
But I had a great experience reading it and would recommend.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the preview. All opinions are my own.

The latest offering from bestselling author Stuart Turton continues his tradition of setting up mysteries where the traditional format is spiced up by paranormal elements that leave the reader guessing, not only who did it, but what is going on in the first place.

The story unfolds on a secluded island that's the only habitable land left in a world devastated by a deadly fog. With a population of one hundred and twenty-two villagers and three scientists, life on the island appears idyllic until one of the scientists is found brutally murdered, lowering the barriers that keep the fog from the island. The islanders must race against time to solve the crime before all humanity is destroyed.

As usual, Turton crafts a gripping narrative, although the mystery of the island itself is more compelling than the murder mystery. One of the novel's strengths lies in its ability to deliver timely twists and turns that reveal more about the island while also revealing clues about the murder.

I found the mystery itself a bit predictable, but the way the story is told makes up for it. The twists that reveal the nature of the island and its inhabitants provide enough surprise, and the omniscient narrator who may or may not be a reliable one is well done, keeping a sinister tone throughout as you're never sure how much you can really trust what characters are being told.

The protagonist is a compelling and relatable character, providing readers with a strong anchor amidst the chaos of the unfolding events. However, the supporting cast could benefit from further development, as some characters feel underutilized and lacking in depth.

Overall, this is a fun and atmospheric read that will appeal to fans of Turton's other work, or to those who are intrigued by the idea of mystery with a sci-fi twist.