Hi all!

Welcome back to The Ultimate Reading Challenge! I outlined in 2022 how the new series will work here, so please check that out before progressing further. For my 21st challenge, I borrowed a book from my local library. Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton, plus my prize for completing the prompt. Without further ado, let’s get into it!

Plot: ‘The Last Murder at the End of the World’ by Stuart Turton:

Solve the murder to save what’s left of the world.

Outside the island there is nothing: the world was destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. On the island: it is idyllic. One hundred and twenty-two villagers and three 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 then they learn that the murder has triggered a lowering of the security system around the island, the only thing 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 someone on the island is a murderer – and they don’t even know it.

And the clock is ticking.

Review: ‘The Last Murder at the End of the World’ by Stuart Turton:

I’m always going to read whatever Stuart Turton releases because he’s committed to delivering something different every single time. One consistency in his writing, however, is a penchant for mysteries. The Last Murder at the End of the World had such a unique concept and thrilling premise. It was layered and full of morally grey characters that acted on differing motivations. The one critique I had, was I struggled to connect with a lot of them, but in a way, that felt intentional. I cannot wait to see what Stuart does next! 

Prize For Completing The Challenge: 

My prize for completing the prompt was a lime-green door sign that says ‘shhhhh… I’m reading right now.’ It’s very cute. 

Thank you so much for reading! I will see you next month for a new bookish challenge!

Peace & Love xoxo