The Last Murder at the End of the World
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ISBN: 9781526634924
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The small group of villagers who live on the tiny island lead simple, but happy lives. There is no world beyond their shores, but they're content with what they have. Only Emory feels frustrated. Unlike everyone else on the island she doesn't yet seem to have a purpose. All she seems to be good at is asking questions. But then one of the scientists who guides the villagers is found murdered and as there has never been a crime before, there is no detective to call on. There is only Emory and her gift for asking questions. So now Emory must explore every inch of her island - from the cliffs to the jungles, from sandy beaches to the very top of the mountain - to find clues that apparently don't exist.
Reviewed on 15th March 2025
A present-tense thriller, where we arrive on the only island to have survived this dystopian future, and meet the small community there. And then gradually we learn more and more about this world.
I really enjoyed this story and the way that it slowly unfolds and builds such a rich and surprising world, while maintaining the structure of a mystery as well.
There’s a bunch of seemingly familiar elements, but the way they are assembled is unique, complex, and wonderful.
A deep and powerful sci-fi story that I suspect I might want to read again someday.