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The Last Murder at the End of the World

By: Stuart Turton
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
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Bloomsbury presents The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton, read by Adjoa Andoh.

SOLVE THE MURDER TO SAVE WHAT'S LEFT OF THE WORLD
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'A mind-bending, genre-blending, boy-that-ending mystery unlike any I've ever read' A. J. FINN
'I loved it' C. J. TUDOR
'An absolute blast' BENJAMIN STEVENSON
'Wildly inventive' M. W. CRAVEN
'Believe the hype' ALICE BELL
'Extraordinary' WILL DEAN

An Observer Thriller of the Month

Outside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. 122 villagers and 3 scientists, living in peaceful harmony. The villagers are content to fish, farm and feast, to obey their nightly curfew, to do what they’re told by the scientists.

Until, to the horror of the islanders, one of their beloved scientists is found brutally stabbed to death. And they learn the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing that was keeping the fog at bay.

If the murder isn’t solved within 107 hours, the fog will smother the island – and everyone on it.

But the security system has also wiped everyone’s memories of exactly what happened the night before, which means that someone on the island is a murderer – and they don’t even know it…

©2024 Stuart Turton (P)2024 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Crime Crime Fiction Fantasy Murder Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction
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I don’t listen to much fiction but found ST’s previous novels absolutely fascinating. This one is no exception. So different to the others in terms of setting, but the same well-paced narrative and killer twists (only slight pun intended!). Also appreciated the author’s warm closing shout-outs.

Another amazing book

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I’m more of a horror reader. And that’s what I expected. The narrator grated on my nerves, because she sounds “too happy” for a horror novel. But after a few chapters I decided to “forget” about wanting horror and to just take it as it came. Made the narrator much more enjoyable to listen to - so phew.
And I’m surprised at how much I actually enjoyed this story!!
If you’re wanting a great story that fun and interesting and is mysterious then try this one. I enjoyed it a lot.

Not my type but loved it

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I loved this story, it's an unexpected gem. I was initially put-off by the list of characters at the beginning...I'm not someone who is good at remembering a big cast in a novel, but this turned out not to be a concern at all. I was very clear about who was who. It is warm and welcoming, yet something isn't quite right. Nothing is quite as it seems, but in a gentle way. There are no cheap shocks, just slow and deeply felt revelations. Rather than follow old tropes, there are interesting new ideas that made me stop and think. The ground kept shifting, so that it was hard to feel comfortable or complacent. It challenges a thinking person. I can't think of another audio book I've ever listened to where I've just finished it but want to listen to it all over again - and I will. There are many twists and turns but at the end there is a deep feeling of satisfaction; of all questions answered; of an optimistic future.

To give you some idea if you would like it - I am someone who loves hard science fiction, post-apocalyptic, and from my youth, a good Agatha Christie mystery.

My only quibble is in the performance. Overall it is terrific and really suits the story, but a few of the character's accents are really over-the-top, when that kind of flamboyance isn't necessary. Don't let that stop you though. Do yourself a favour and give this a go!

A bit of magic

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only complaint was that it was probably 2 hours too long. other than it was great

great story that had me interested the whole way.

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Loved this story! I’m a sucker for a dystopian fantasy, and then some mystery added in as well? How could I resist? I really liked where this story went, and the narrator was good as well. Overall super happy with this book and will be recommending to my friends.

Really enjoyable genre mix, great story

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