I was very intrigued from the beginning but as the book went on, I felt myself getting more and more uninterested. I was still able to finish the read and the mystery was fun, however it was a little disappointing.

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This might be one of the strangest books I've ever read, but that's a staple of Stuart Turton's writing. I was a huge fan of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. Set on an idyllic island amidst a world ravaged by a deadly fog, this murder mystery challenges the villagers to uncover truths that defy their reality. Nothing is what it seems, and they are tasked with finding the killer when everything they know isn't what it seems. If you're a fan of T.J. Klune, then this might be the book for you!

After reading and loving 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, I felt let down by this book. It was dystopian fantasy, not a murder mystery with some imaginative elements.

I only picked this up because I've heard good things about this author's other books, both of which I have tried, and failed, to read. So I should have known that I would not be into this one either. I didn't like the supernatural talk and the audiobook narrator's voice got on my nerves so this is a big old DNF.

Just couldn't get into it, unfortunately. "Every. book it's reader" means not every book is for every reader. I'm sure this book will have many happy readers.

A very interesting premise. I was hooked for most of the book. It definitely kept me guessing but I did feel as if we were just going around in circles towards the end.

I have loved Stuart Turton’s other novels but struggled with this one. The concept was enticing but I could not get into the pacing.

This book was strange but I did enjoy it! The mystery was intriguing, and the sci-fi elements were incorporated into it very well. I never really felt like I had a complete handle on what exactly was going on.

The story itself was truly unexpected. Stuart Turton's mysteries always have a few bizarre components that require you to suspend belief. This one was no exception. I've enjoyed his other books as well and look forward to seeing what he comes up with next.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I absolutely love this book. It was a very interesting. Take on a murder mystery set within a background of climate change. This was very unique and I am still thinking about it months later after reading it.

I knew nothing about this book when I started out other than it was by Stuart Turton, an author I’ve come to expect great things from. The beginning does take a minute to set up the dystopian world but once the groundwork is laid the story takes off. I loved the twists and turns of the mystery, the story propelled by a countdown of doom. The mystery was satisfying in that it keeps the reader guessing, but gives enough away to be a satisfying read. This would be a great book club pick. It offers plenty of points on human nature, morality, society, family, and authority to fuel discussion. This one surprised me but I’d happily recommend it to anyone looking for Sherlock dystopian.

After loving both of Stuart Turton’s other books, I went into The Last Murder at the End of the World with high expectations.

Let me tell you… those expectations were met! One of my favorite books of the year :)

Just the premise alone sucked me. It had SO many of my favorite buzzwords and phrases! A murder mystery set on an island. Sci-fi, speculative elements. A countdown clock. A close-knit, isolated group of people living together. From page one I was engrossed in this story and it never let up.

Turton’s world building and the way he crafts an intricate mystery puzzle stand out in the slew of mediocre thrillers and mysteries I often read. He takes care to write smart plots that keep you thinking. While I don’t know if he will ever top The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, this story came pretty close!

If you enjoy well-crafted, world building, a cleverly constructed plot, and fleshed-out, interesting characters in your mysteries, you need to pick up this book!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the digital arc. All opinions are my own.

This was a super interesting, complicated murder post apocalyptic-sci-fi murder mystery. It was difficult to follow at times, but I was intrigued the entire time and wanted to know what really happened. It was a smidgen convoluted, but the main idea and narrator were different from anything I’ve read before. Initially I was very annoyed by Emory (arguably the main character), but as soon as she was tasked with solving the murder, she was much more likeable and I found myself rooting for her. Despite everything that happens and the various people killed, I found it to have almost the happiest ending possible, which I generally prefer. This author is always super inventive with plotting and this book is no different. I’m sure I’ll want to read more from him in the future.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for providing me access to this eARC for my honest opinion!

Master of genre-bending crime thrillers, “The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” and “The Devil and the Dark Water,” Stuart Turton has returned with another addictive closed-circle mystery.

In “The Last Murder at the End of the World,” Turton crafts a compelling whodunit within a dystopian, post-apocalyptic backdrop as Emory, a resident of a small, secluded island that holds the remainder of the world’s population, is driven to unravel the suspicious death of teacher, Niema, or face the fatal consequences: the defenses that keep a lethal black fog at bay will come to a halt.

With a disembodied AI voice that resonates in everyone’s minds, questions about the future of humanity and its relationship with technology and memory, and enough twists to keep the pages turning late into the night, Turton proves he’s at the top of his game.

I really enjoyed this blend of Sci-Fi and mystery! I love a good thriller and I love a good dystopian story, and this book combined both of those genres so well. I was a fan of Evelyn Hardcastle, so I was really hoping this one would be just as good. There are similar elements, such as an unreliable narrator and missing timelines. But the story fell fresh and unique. I flew through it! The only reason this wasn't the five stars is because the ending left me a little underwhelmed.

I first found author Stuart Turton when I was privileged enough to get a copy for 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn and that was an absolutely WILD ride! I feel like this novel is back on par with the magic he had from his first.

The novel feels like it starts off a little slow and you just feel like everything is a bit odd with our cast of characters....and then, oh boy. I did NOT see that twist coming! After that bit, which I will NOT divulge, the story really took off and was a wild ride! As it got closer to the end it started to feel a bit like I was slogging through and then we got to the end. Not that I think much could be edited out, something about the pace just felt a bit off near the end. The novel as a whole was enjoyable, I kind of wish we had a little bit more information at the end to find out more about what is to come, however, I know some authors like to leave that up to the reader. Personally, you invited me into your world, so you tell me!! A very good novel with some unexpected twists and enjoyable.

The book is a countdown written through little chapters and the narrator is artificial intelligence in everyone's mind.

A post-apocalyptic mind control murder story is an intriguing premise, but not great as a mystery since the narrator makes things up on a whim and everyone's memories are taken for their benefit. Every time a lead is going somewhere or tension is building, the author wipes it away by some new arbitrary decree from the omniscient overseer! And while this new world was somewhat fascinating, my interest plummeted after it was revealed that the whole island (the only safe place left on earth) was sold off to save billionaires. Overall, "The Last Murder at the End of the World" landed on a dud.

Summed up: Billionaire's mind control vanity project goes awry.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for providing an eARC for review.

The world has been destroyed by a fog that kills every living thing in its path. The only thing left standing is an island and its surrounding waters where they have managed to hold off the fog. When one of the elders of the community dies, it triggers an event that lets the fog come in. If the community cannot solve the murder before the fog reaches their shores, they will all die.

It took me a while to get into this book because I couldn't figure out what was going on and who the narrator was. I read the first few chapters 3 times before I could figure it out. Once I got there though, I really liked the story. There are a lot of characters so it is confusing to keep them straight for a while, but I loved Emory and Clara so much. The twists and turns of this story will keep you guessing until the very end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for the ARC of this book.

This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, and it did not disappoint!

Stuart Turton is one of my favorite authors, and I always love seeing what concept he comes up with next. This one really intrigued me because I love a high stakes countdown, and the idea that the villagers have 107 hours to solve a murder before everyone dies had me hooked. Also that everyone is trapped on this island and things are weird because the world has ended.

The mystery of it all really had me in a chokehold. The first half I could not put down, because my mind was so wrapped up trying to figure out what the fuck was going on! It was so good!

I do think the last third could have been executed better, and I also wished the characters were a little more fleshed out. My favorite thing about The Devil in the Dark Water is that I found every character so interesting and three-dimensional. Here I just felt some distance from the characters, in part of the memory wipe plot device, but just wanted more from them.

Overall definitely a fun read and would recommend!

Awful. So boring. I was barely able to get through it. Disappointing from an author I’ve loved in the past!

Thank you Stuart Turton, Sourcebooks Landmark, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a DNF for me. I also had a very hard time with his other books, so I do believe it is a me problem.