Murder at the End of the World
by Akane Araki
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Pub Date 4 Aug 2026 | Archive Date 30 Jun 2026
Steerforth & Pushkin | Pushkin Vertigo
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Description
Perfectly blends the dystopian humor of Zombieland and the thrills of My Sister the Serial Killer!
From Japan’s most exciting new crime writer Akane Araki, this thrillingly funny, high-concept murder mystery follows a young woman and her driving instructor as they face a compelling moral dilemma: should they work to stop a serial killer before the end of the world?
A meteor is on a collision course with Earth. The entire human race has 3 months to live. Uncontrollable panic has set in across the globe, but 23-year-old Haru is still determined to finally get her driver’s license.
When Haru and her ex-cop driving instructor Isagawa open their car trunk one day to find the corpse of a murder victim inside, they feel duty-bound to investigate. Together, they set off on a road trip through the crumbling landcape around them to hunt for the killer. As more bodies start appearing, more questions surge. Why would a serial killer begin work 3 months before the end of the world? And does justice lose its meaning with humanity on the brink of extinction?
Quirky, fast-paced, and packed full of surprising heart, Murder at the End of the World will delight fans of Stuart Turton’s audacious plots and the humorous, life-affirming bent of dystopian favorites like Zombieland and Shaun of the Dead.
Advance Praise
"The apocalypse looms; why not spend your final days solving a murder?... A refreshing Japanese whodunit with a charming detective duo." —Kirkus Reviews
"I unreservedly loved this book! Great characters, lots of twists and turns, and touches of humour that stop the unique setting—Japan, two months before the end of the world—becoming maudlin. Masterfully executed and highly recommended, particularly for anyone about to take their driving test..." —Fiona Leitch, author of A Cornish Seaside Murder
"Quirky, punchy and paradoxically life affirming. The asteroid may be coming, but there are driving lessons to be taken, murders to be solved and people to be cared for. An enthralling tale that looks head on at the end of the world and refuses to blink." —Adam Oyebanji, author of Esperance
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781805336532 |
| PRICE | $17.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 336 |