First published 2024
A scientist is found brutally murdered on a remote island. As the villagers race to uncover the killer, they realize the murder has triggered a deadly fog that will soon destroy the island—and everyone on it. With their memories wiped, they must work together against the clock to stop the apocalyptic threat before time runs out. This high-stakes thriller from Stuart Turton blends claustrophobic mystery and apocalyptic dread into a tense, gripping tale.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, thriller, apocalyptic
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, race-against-the-clock
Setting: Island
Period: 21st-Century
640 pages · Library Binding · Thorndike Press Large Print
Content warnings: violence