Mystery
The Last Murder at the End of the World A Novel
2024·368 pages
A high-concept murder mystery on a post-apocalyptic island where solving one killing is all that holds a deadly fog at bay.
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A high-concept murder mystery on a post-apocalyptic island where solving one killing is all that holds a deadly fog at bay.
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"A gripping tale that reads like a Sherlock Holmes novel set in a broken future...Turton is an exciting writer with a knack for strange tales that push the envelope, and this strange story of murder, survival, and the importance of memory might be his best work yet." --Gabino Iglesias for NPR From the bestselling author of The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and The Devil and the Dark Water comes an inventive, high-concept murder mystery: an ingenious puzzle, an extraordinary backdrop, and an ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Recurring attraction and non-graphic intimacy among adult characters
Violence & gore
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Brutal stabbing murder; lethal fog deaths; blood and on-page killing
Profanity
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Occasional strong language throughout the narrative
Substance use
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Social drinking and feasting mentioned in village life
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonic content present
Political content
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Dystopian hierarchy, control, free will, and memory as social themes
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Authoritarian control, nonconsensual memory wipes, systemic oppression
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