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“Excellent whodunit mystery! A great mix of humor and intrigue, set in a unique historical period. A must read and listen! ”
— Ayesha • Heartbound Book Shop
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“It was entertaining to listen to, but it did have swearing if you are avoiding books with swearing. The mystery was well thought out, and I would recommend giving it a listen! ”
— Jennine • Finist and the Owl
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“This book was such an unexpected pleasure! I absolutely loved every second of it. The characterization across the board was incredibly well done. My favorite character had to be Miss Decima; she had me laughing out loud more than once, and her dynamic with Steven worked so well because they grounded and challenged each other. I also loved how the story almost reads like one of those narrative-driven games, with Miss Decima pushing the plot forward by assigning Steven a series of quests that ultimately lead us to the solution of the mystery. ”
— Bella • Inkwood Books NJ
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“I enjoyed the voice acting and atmospheric touches to this audiobook, and the ending caught me by surprise! If you enjoy an unlikely team triumphing against the odds, this could be perfect for you. ”
— Clare • Blue Dog Books
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“Love this! Highly recommend to lovers of Agatha Christie and Kristin Perrin! Cozy but not too cozy and so funny! ”
— Andrea • Storyline Bookshop
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“A cozy, clever, locked-room mystery with an unlikely friendship between a young house boy and a fiesty grand dame. You'll be guessing whodunnit till the very end. ”
— Mackenzie • Bookbug
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“This was a very fun read/listen, with strong Knives Out vibes. The two main characters, with very different personalities, team up to try to solve a seemingly impossible murder that occurs in a locked-down British manor house in pre-WWI England. Quirky characters throughout and lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing! ”
— Jon • Aveson
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“SUCH A FUN LISTEN. Highly comparable to the build up, humor and mystery of the Knives Out series. Love the main characters and their stories so much. ”
— Erika • Snug Books
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“Miss Décima and Stephen are my new favorite detectives!!! This book was delightful. The characters are lovely and make you fall in love with them, even difficult Miss Décima. Particularly her. The cast makes the whole experience a treat. It made me feel like I was in the past, sitting by my radio and listening to a radio drama. Looooved the whole thing! ”
— Andrea • Molly's Bookstore
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“This book was such a good time! I loved the Knives Out vibe! The relationship between Stephen and Miss Stockingham was adorable! 5 stars! ”
— Theresa • Morgan’s Hollow Bookstore
Knives Out meets Downton Abbey! Secrets, murder, and mayhem collide as this unlikely sleuthing duo—an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogenarian—hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world, in this locked-room mystery by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ross Montgomery. Featuring special narration from legendary actor Derek Jacobi!
Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the apocalypse that he believes will accompany the passing of Halley's Comet. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom—every window, chimney, and keyhole closed off before night falls. But what the pompous, dishonest Viscount has failed to take into account is the danger that lies within... By morning, he will be dead in his sealed study, murdered by his own ancestral crossbow.
All eyes turn to Stephen Pike, Tithe Hall's newest under-butler. Fresh out of Borstal for a crime he didn't commit, he is the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. His unlikely ally? Miss Decima Stockingham, the foul-mouthed, sharp as a tack, eighty-year-old family matriarch. Fearless and unconventional, she relishes chaos and puzzles alike, and a murder is just the thrill she's been waiting for.
Together, this mismatched duo must navigate secret passages, buried grudges, and rising terror to unmask the killer before it's too late...
Ross Montgomery is the author of award-winning books for children. His novels have been twice shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book of the Year and twice selected for the Waterstones' Children’s Book of the Month, as well as chosen for the Sunday Times ""Top 100 Modern Children’s Classics."" His latest, I Am Rebel, was a B&N ""Our Monthly Pick"" and was an immediate bestseller, chosen by Waterstones as their Children's Book of the Year 2024. He lives in London with his wife, a baby, and a cat named Fun Bobby. The Murder at World's End is his first adult novel.
Derek Jacobi is a celebrated actor, having won a Tony® Award for Much Ado About Nothing, and an Emmy® award for Graham Greene's The Tenth Man. Jacobi is perhaps best known for his brilliant portrayal of the Emperor in the miniseries, I Claudius.
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Audiobook details
Author:
Ross Montgomery
Narrators:
Derek Jacobi & Joe Jameson
ISBN:
9780063458741
Length:
9 hours 59 minutes
Language:
English
Publisher:
William Morrow
Publication date:
January 6, 2026
Edition:
Unabridged
Libro.fm rank:
#60 Overall
Genre rank:
#9 in Mystery & Thriller
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