It's funny sometimes when you read the book before listening to the audio and in your own head the narration would be a female voice and then it's most definitely not! That being said, I was drawn in by Stuart's voice (the narrator, Stuart, not Stuart narrating his own book.) and this audio version is as immersive as reading the novel, just in a slightly different way. The story is a locked-room mystery that takes place on a dystopian island that seems to be the last bastion of civilization following a killer fog that has ostensibly killed everyone else on the planet. When one of the three remaining scientists, or elders, is murdered and the rest of the islanders have had their memories of that night erased, how is the murder to be solved? Enter Emory, who was my favorite character. Every other character we meet, other than the elders, is conditioned by the island (maybe?) or the weird narrating voice in their heads (maybe?) to be compliant and have a "place", but Emory is a gloriously flawed character with questions from the very start. This book was confusing to me at the beginning with the voice narrating in first person inside everyone's head, but once the mystery gets going it was a bit less distracting. I also enjoyed Niema since it was hard to tell if she was good or bad and I liked how her story unfolded after the fact. I look forward to recommending this book throughout the summer. Thank you to Tantor Audio, Recorded Books, Sourcebooks Landmark and NetGalley for the early access in exchange for my honest opinion. I look forward to recommending both the novel and the audio version throughout the summer.

This is nothing against the narrator or their performance. He did a fantastic job!

I’ve tried listening to this book 4 times from the beginning and made it to about 50%. I just get too lost. This is a book that my brain needs to read on pages as to not get confused and overwhelmed with information. I’m beyond intrigued, already ordered a copy, I just can’t keep up with the storylines on audio.

DNF. I’ve tried this author multiple times and the style of writing is so bland and unnecessarily verbose that I lose interest far too quickly. Lots of 5 star reviews on this book so seems like a me issue, but even the narrator bored me.

Thanks to NetGalley, RB Media and Source Books for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be published May 21, 2024.

This is the first book that I’ve read by this author who also wrote the very popular book The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.

I didn’t like the narrator of the audio book (James Cameron Stewart) or the story. I was completely bored. Cannot recommend..

A very different take on a post-apocalyptic world. Stuart Turton always gives the best cast of characters, and The Last Murder at the End of the World is no exception. This book had me listening, and I couldn't wait to figure out what would happen next. I loved Emory and the lengths she was willing to go to solve this murder. With a great cast of characters and an interesting setting, this is one to definitely add to the mystery TBR. I just struggled with the ending and felt like it maybe went a little quick after all the build-up. But this is another entertaining read from Turton. A big thank you to Netgalley and Tantor Audio for an advanced copy of the audiobook.

I wanted to give this author another chance, as I realize I am in the minority of people who didn’t love The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle,but found myself feeling the same way about this book.

The premise is very intriguing and I was really looking forward to this dystopian world. I found the amount of characters hard to keep up with, and didn’t really care for any of them. Perhaps it would have been better for me to read vs listen to, because I wasn’t a fan of the narrator either.

Between not being able to distinguish the characters from each other and the slower pacing, I had a hard time finishing this one. I think he is just not the author for me, but if you liked his other works you might enjoy this one too.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I thought the premise of this book was very interesting, in order to save the world and humanity, all that is needed is to solve a murder. Except there's a serious time crunch and everyone's memories have been wiped.

I love a good "whodunnit" book, and after reading this book I think maybe post apocalyptic books aren't for me. Having said that, I still enjoyed the book. I just didn't feel overly invested in the characters or what happened in the end.

One thing I did really like that the scientists and villagers valued a non violent civilization.

Stuart Turton is clearly an amazing author and I give him a round of applause for the creativity and complexity of this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for the advanced readers copy of this audiobook in exchange for a fair an honest review!

I found this book to be really hard to get into as there was lots of characters and storylines that didn't seem to interact much. I think this might've been an easier read with a physical book. The audio-narration was hard to follow with all of the moving parts, and it took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that ABI was a character of the book and not just a narrative choice. I enjoyed the story overall, but personally, the way the narration was done really confused me It felt like sentences were run-ons and I was also expecting a second part of sentences as the narrator usually finished them by inflecting his voice up. This is the main reason it is getting a lower rating, as I found this really hard to overlook.

The first ~60% paced way too slowly for me and I found it difficult to pick up and want to read, but in the last ~40% it completely changed. As the characters really started to unravel the mystery of the murder, I began to want to learn more about it and really ended up enjoying it quite a lot. I was able to predict the end relatively early on but there was some nuances to the ending, especially about the non-humans being able to survive the fog, that I didn't see coming. I wish there was more about how the non-humans were different than the humans. It felt inauthentic that they were so on-board with them being lied to their whole lives and it moved too quickly over that aspect for me. I really enjoyed the ending and especially the chase around the island in the finally hours!

I listened to the audiobook of The Last Murder at the End of the World. It honestly wasn't for me. I went in looking for a thriller, but I found myself bored and increasing the speed just to get through it. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more as a physical book, but the fact is I was bored. I really liked the concept of the whole book and think others would enjoy reading it. I made it 35.8%.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. The opinions are mine.

A whodunnit mystery…but this time, the survival of the few left in the world rides on this mystery being solved. After a fog that killed the entire planet, one island was spared and the 120+ habitants have lived peacefully ever since. But when a scientist is found stabbed to death, the island’s security measures are lowered and the fog is creeping in. The clock is ticking to find the murderer and protect the island. As if things weren’t difficult enough, their memories are wiped every night, which means the murderer is among them, and likely doesn’t even realize what they’ve done.
This was a fun mystery with a good twist but I found it hard at times to keep track of all the moving parts. However, James Cameron Stewart was great as narrator and brought each character to life.
Thank you RB Media for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

On an island at the end of the world, a small settlement of survivors lives. Outside the island there is nothing. Well, nothing but a murderous fog that contains insect-like creatures with a taste for human flesh. I may be exaggerating this a little, but trust me, you don't even want to dip a toe in that fog.

122-villagers and 3-valued scientists live on the island in harmony. It's a simple life, but they do need to abide by some stringent rules; all for their own good. We should trust the scientists, right? Well, the villagers certainly do. One day though, the unthinkable happens. One of their beloved scientists is found murdered, thus setting into motion a chain of events that could lead to the destruction of their world. They need to solve the murder within the next 107-hours, or risk bringing on the fog and all the terrible little creatures that come with it.

The Last Murder at the End of the World was one of my most anticipated releases of 2024. I've really enjoyed both of Turton's previously releases and was excited to see what sort of brain-teaser he was going to create for us next. Sadly, this one just wasn't suited to my tastes, but I can still appreciate the solid plot progression and creativity it took to create this whole world. IMO, this book would work best for Literary Fiction fans, who enjoy stories with Speculative, or Futuristic elements.

I did enjoy the very beginning; the introduction to the setting and characters. It was all very mysterious and murky. It was giving me serious LOST vibes. Not the attractive people suddenly stranded on a beach thing, though. More the disturbing community bits that they discover on the island way later...

I feel like I knew very early on, around page 37, what one of the big reveals was going to be. I don't normally care about that, actually, I don't. I don't care about that, but unfortunately for me, the reveal I felt was coming is a trope I don't tend to enjoy. True to trend, it didn't work for me here either. Obviously, I am not going to spoil for you what that is, but I'm aware that is strictly a personal taste issue, and is no way a reflection on Turton, or his work. In fact, I doff my cap to Turton's writing, creativity and overall mental prowess. It's clear, if you've ever read one of his books, that his brain works better than around 95% of the rest of us.

For me though, this failed to capture my attention. I feel like some of it was kept too obscure, meaning, I couldn't picture any of this. I was being told a lot of things, but I couldn't actually imagine it, in my mind's eye, playing out. I also did find the pace to be incredibly slow, and not in an enticing slow burn sort of way. More in a, I'm starting to fall asleep way. And once I started to feel that, I couldn't shake it. I really just wanted it to be over, which hurts me to say, but we're all about honesty in this house.

I was fortunate to receive an early copy of the audiobook, because that definitely helped me to get through this one. I did find the narration quite charming. At the end of the day, this just wasn't a great fit for my tastes. The content wasn't something I enjoyed. Nevertheless, I still love and admire Stuart Turton as an author and I cannot wait to see what he comes up with next!

Thank you to the publisher, Sourcebooks Landmark and Tantor Audio, for providing me with copies to read and review. Even though this wasn't my cup of tea, I am still very glad I had the chance to pick it up!

Happy Pub Week to Stuart Turton's THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD!!

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I had a blast listening to James Cameron Stuart read this dystopian, sci-fi, mysterious, community drama!

I don't even know how to describe this story. It is a murder mystery with layers and layers of insights into humanity and how we care for one another, or don't.

I loved the way my feelings for so many of the characters evolved. The weirdness of the deadly fog that encompasses the island of these last inhabitants was such a mystical threat and I was so fascinated by the power of it. Ultimately the final chapters which graciously spelled out what had happened helped me to fully appreciate this story. I knew it would come, and I was patient in my confusion and curiosity!

I loved the narration of this story. That said, if you like to have the ability to flip back and reacquaint yourself with earlier chapters quickly, you may want to grab the physical copy as well. I did choose my activities while reading this cautiously, as I knew this would demand more brain cells. I was happily content with my audio only reading (though the sprayed edges of the physical are making me pine a bit for it).

I absolutely loved Turton's debut, and this was so fantastical, I am a solid fan. Now I need to go back and read his 2nd!

Thank you to @tantoraudio & @netgalley for this memorable and delightful ALC!

Happy pub day! (Yesterday!)
This is my first by this author. It was okay. I don’t usually read a lot of post-apocalyptic books. I listened to the audio and I didn’t like the narration style at all.
There were a lot of characters and lots of mystery but things moved along so slowly. I also didn’t like the ending/conclusion.
It wasn’t all bad! The writing was interesting. There were a lot of intricate details to the setting and the premise was definitely intriguing. Finding out more detail as I went along and seeing people’s motivations kept me reading.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced audio book!

I absolutely loved this novel that was about mankind being eviscerated except a select few who moved to a remote island where the "fog" couldn't reach them and kill them. I do not want to say too much more about the actual content of the book for fear I will give away spoilers. However, there is a murder that has occurred in the new society which has not happened before. Some people of the island try to figure out what happened to the person who was murdered and ends up finding out truths that completely shake their entire existence! This book was well paced. I thought I knew what was happening, but every time I was wrong. I love a book where it is not easy to figure out what is going on. I loved the characters (most of them, as some aren't the nicest), and the story unfolds with a timeline of when all humanity will die. Therefore, as the countdown continues, you feel anxious (in a good way) about how the community is going to solve the murder AND figure out how to survive the fog. Amazing and a must read!

DNF
There are a lot of characters and I had a hard time connecting with them. I struggled to figure out how old they were and how they related to others. So I was lost.
I love the premise, but I don't think now is the time for me to read this one and be able to focus in on everything.
I gave it 3 stars because I couldn't not rate it and didn't want a low star rating to lower the overall star rating.

The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton is magnificient! Original, organic and oddly entertaining,The Last Murder at the End of the World will intoxicate you. If you like a big cast of characters that are well-developed, existing within a closed circle mystery, you'll eat this book up.

I read a lot of closed circle mysteries with smaller cast of characters because usually they get very confusing but Turton does this very well. Brilliant writing and plot points to boot. This book has a lightheartedness, an innocence to it despite the subject-matter.... you know, murder! I've read other books by this author, all 5 stars and now Turton is an autobuy for me.

Fantastic audio quality with the perferct narrator!

Unfortunately, I tried to listen to this several times and couldn't complete it. I do feel like I listened to enough to review it with my honest opinion so thank you to the publisher for an early copy in exchange for my review.

First and foremost, there is nothing wrong with the actual narration and voice acting. The problem is, the concept for this story is seemingly understandable but for some reason I found the world difficulty to navigate, understand and figure out where we were going with the story. I listen to a lot of audiobooks and don't usually have a problem with this. I will say, the writing is good, it's just the way the story is told, order of events, the way details are given, it may be better read in physical form or a mixed approach with both the audio and the physical book.

I haven't read any other books by this author but I still plan to. What I really want to say in my review, especially for the audio was that I couldn't finish it because I didn't understand what was happening, and that's pretty unusual for me. I hope one day to come back to it in physical form but for now this is my honest review.

*3 stars since it's a DNF and nothing problematic with the book.*

This is a novel about a post-apocalyptic dystopian community on an island. There is a deadly fog that has been kept away from the island until someone is murdered. The fog was kept at bay by a security system and was lowered when the murder occurred and they have 107 hours to solve it. No one remembers a thing and they are trying to piece together the clues that will lead to the culprit.

It was written by Stuart Turton but the audiobook was narrated by James Cameron Stewart. The narrator captured the essence of each one of the characters with ease and portrayed them eccentrically.

The story is an odd one. I’m usually into post-apocalyptic books, movies and tv shows but this one was hard to follow. It seemed to jump all over the place. I picked this one out because of the cover. When I read what it was about before reading, I was intrigued. I was sorely disappointed with this novel.

Special thanks to #NetGalley and #TantorAudio for this #ARC to review.

Thank you to NetGalley for this arc and opportunity but I can’t even finish this. The narrator sounds like Robin Leach (I am aware I am dating myself). Kind of like an over dramatic news reporter, the intonations and the upturn of his voice at the end of sentences just killed me. I genuinely couldn’t focus on the content because I was just waiting to see if the narration would level out. It did not and I tapped out because 11 hours of listening to lifestyles of the rich and famous but talking about murder and dystopia was just not for me.

This book is definitely out of my comfort zone, ser in a dystopian world,on an geek island with only 122 people left in the world. A deadly fog has covered the earth making it inhabitable. There are three leaders for this group called the elders. It took me awhile to figure out that the story is being told by the AI security system. Abi is able to get into the inhabitant’s minds and talk to them but it will,not give answers to questions asked. Most every one is happy and content and serve the elders happily. There is one named Emory who has come to start questioning everything, One the elder’s is murdered. Abi decides to wipe the inhabitant’s memories. Even though empties memories is not there she still has same curiosities she has before the murder this causes her to start investigating because the only have so many hours left to figure it out before the fog will engulf the island and kill everyone.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tantor Audio for this ARC. I did not care for the narration of this book which is why I gave it a 3.5 star rating instread of 4 stars . I think this is one of those books I would have enjoyed reading



This book is definitely different!
Set in an isolated location in the future post apocalyptic. A fog has covered earth but a small Greek island is safe and 122 people live here along with three leaders who are called the elders. This story is also told in the POV of an AI security system, Abi, that speaks in their minds. Abi also knows all the answers but you won’t get them from her.
Most of the villagers are happy and content with serving the elders without asking questions. But Emory has many questions. After an elder is murdered and their memories are wiped by Abi, Emory must find out who the killer is before the fog kills them all