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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…

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1 author picked The Last Murder at the End of the World as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Stuart Turton mysteries really have the most unexpected components to them. They require you to explore a world that is familiar and yet utterly bizarre. You have to be prepared for magic, science and/or a higher power. You cannot trust the perspectives you are given, and you're given many. Most crucially: don't expect to solve it.

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