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!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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.

The Last Murder at the End of the World is a mix of dystopian fiction and mystery with twists and turns that keep you guessing. I found the beginning to be a little slow, as the setup and world building takes several chapters to establish. But once the murder occurs and the investigation begins, things get interesting quickly. There were moments where I thought I knew what was going to happen, but then a curve is thrown and new puzzle pieces appear. All in all, an enjoyable read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC.

I loved this! Such a unique, high concept murder mystery… I couldn’t put it down! And I didn’t guess the ending.

An original and fun sci-fi/murder mystery dystopia mashup. I enjoyed spending time in the world Turton created (despite the overwhelming sense of foggy doom the characters are facing) and he builds a world that is detailed enough for the reader to feel fully invested, but doesn't get bogged down in worldbuilding or exposition. This would be a good choice for mystery fans looking to branch into speculative genres. The fast-paced plot will encourage readers to keep turning the pages.

Stuart Turton is one of those authors who is able to come up with a truly unique world and a plot that never goes where you expect. This book was absolutely not exception, and if you are a fan of Turton’s other works, this one will not disappoint.

Set in a dystopian world where the earth has been consumed by a fog that kills all living creatures in its path, there is an idyllic island protected from the fog. When one of the island’s scientists is found murdered, the islanders are informed that with her murder, the barrier keeping them safe has come down, and if they do not solve her murder, the barrier will remain down and the fog will finally reach the island. The islanders have 107 hours to solve the murder, and the only catch is that no one on the island can remember the night of the murder.

This was a truly fascinating fantasy mystery with plenty of sci-fi elements. Throughout the story, it is impossible to guess what is really going on because nothing is quite what it seems. It is also a study in humanity, family, and how we treat each other and the world.

I was completely engrossed in this story, even though there were a few times that the pacing felt slow, my investment in the mystery kept me going. It is definitely another standout work from Turton.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book. I leave this review voluntarily.

I've been a fan of Stuart Turton's other books and was excited to receive an ARC of The Last Murder at the End of the World. After a bit of a slow start, I was HOOKED and couldn't put it down. While I'm not generally into sci-fi, I do love mystery. This was a mystery that kept me guessing and engaged until the very end. Well worth the read!

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for a complimentary copy of this novel!

This is a murder mystery that takes place on the last piece of post-apocalyptic habitable land. The entire world has been obliterated by a deadly fog and the last remaining survivors are on this island. There is a shield that was put in place to keep the deadly fog away. But there is so much more happening on this island. Three human scientists are living on the island along with villagers who were created in pods to make the island habitable. One of the scientists gets murdered, but no one knows who did it. And if the murderer is not caught soon, the deadly fog will engulf the entire island and all humanity will die. The only problem is, in this Sci-Fi, dystopian novel, everyone’s memories have been deleted and no one knows who the killer is, including the killer. Although this novel is a race against time, I had a difficult time getting through it. There was so much going on throughout the novel. I enjoyed this author’s previous book, The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, but could not get into this one as much. This is a perfect read for those who enjoy Dystopian, Sci-Fi novels with a murder mystery thrown in!!! I gave it 3 stars.
Available May 21, 2024

Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

It's very hard to describe Stuart Turton's new futuristic, post-apocalyptic murder mystery without giving away any spoilers. There are many tasty twists and turns throughout, making this an absolute page turner.

Essentially, a small village is surrounded by a deadly fog. There are leaders and followers making this last holdout viable. One of the leaders has been killed, and no one is as they seem. There is both advanced technology, and almost stone-age practices co-existing, and varying schemes to ensure the success of humanity's last stand. There is a narrator of sorts - an A.I. that has access to almost everyone's mind and activities.

This is the kind of book that releases so many secrets throughout, you may want to read it again immediately to see how all the hints are so cleverly plotted.

Because of all the twists and many characters, the big reveal at the end is a little complicated... I had to read through it a couple of times, & I'm still not sure all the ends were tied up. But I still love this story; SA is a new must-read author for me.

I preface this review by saying I could not wrap my brain around one of his previous books, The 71/2 Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle, but I had hopes that this one would grab me. I enjoyed the story, but I didn’t love it. It had its surprising elements and it is inventive, and yet I never found myself fully engaged with the fate of these people. I also felt like I was missing something about 1/2 way through the book.. and it frustrated me that, as I backpedaled, I never felt 'caught up'.

That said, the ending is frantic, jaw-dropping and exciting, and it did keep me urgently turning each page to see how things would finally play out. I’m pretty sure many others will love this one more than I did, but it’s a three star offering for me.

My thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing for providing an early copy of this book via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Readers and fans of Stuart Turton prior work, like The 7 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, will feel right at home in this book. We begin The Last Murder with an ominous start “91 Hours until Humanity’s Extinction” and then learn about the last protected island and the destroyed world around it. I don’t think we get to the actual murder until about halfway through the book, but it becomes obvious that this island is not quite utopia and secrets are everywhere. I’m not going give anything away, but in very Turton fashion there are lots of twists, turns, surprises, and hidden motivations. This was a quick read for me, the short chapters make it easy to consume a dozen at a time, and unlike Hardcastle the narrative is easy to follow. I’m a fan of Turton, I enjoyed this book and look forward to his next.

Please note, I received an ARC copy of this book for review from NetGalley, but that never influences my honest reviews of books or authors.

I have never read a Stuart Turton book before this one. I enjoyed his style quite a lot and felt that he created a beautiful web that sweeps the reader up into a world that has a lot of mysteries to be discovered. I will be honest at first, I was not quite enchanted with the world that was being painted. Yet as the book progressed, I became more and more invested. I loved seeing the characters be able to go beyond their expected limits. I think this book would make the perfect book club book for people who like books about the end of the world mysteries.
Thank you so much to Sourcebooks Landmark and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this title.