Short Synopsis
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 audacious solution.

Full Synopsis
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 that was keeping the fog at bay. If the murder isn't solved within ninety-two 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.

And the clock is ticking.

"I listened to the audiobook and thought it was well done. The narrator definitely fit the vibe of the book." ---Karen's Library

"The audiobook was amazing. I really enjoyed hearing Stewart narrate the events of the novel and all that was added through his inflection, tone and pace." ---Read by Red

"Turton raises tantalizing social questions, presents an inventive world structure, and keeps readers intrigued and surprised throughout the novel." ---Sharon Layburn, South Huntington Public Library

"A page-turner centered on what it means to be a human." ---Library Journal Starred Review

"A dazzling post-apocalyptic thriller that blossoms into a race against time whodunit." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"Dazzling and mind-boggling . . . An extraordinary, thought-provoking book." ---Booklist Starred Review

"Atmospheric and chilling, Stewart's suspenseful narration is perfectly paired with this multifaceted mystery for fans of dystopian and psychological thrillers." ---AudioFile

"The narrator of the audiobook has a beautiful baritone and his reading was always clear and easy to follow. He did excellent accent work to help differentiate the speakers." ---Good Quiet Kitty