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Perfect For Mystery Lovers Everywhere!
A.J.Finn has created a mystery lovers paradise in this masterful new thriller that perfectly evokes the tremendous talents of Agatha Christie and the revol... READ MORE
Disappointing
Having read Woman in the Window and raved about it, I was looking forward to A.J. Finn's follow up novel. End of Story deals with a dying crime author wh... READ MORE
A slow burn thriller for fans of Sunset Boulevard and Rebecca
Crime novelist Sebastian Trapp is shrouded in mystery. Two decades ago his wife and son went missing; they were never found. And now, Sebastian Trapp is dy... READ MORE
Crime Noir
Utterly unexpected and immensely satisfying. It felt like doing a jigsaw puzzle without the reference picture, at times it was really confusing but I put m... READ MORE
Synopsis
The brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of the smash hit bestseller The Woman in the Window.
'I'll be dead in three months. Come tell my story.'
This is the chilling invitation from Sebastian Trapp, renowned mystery novelist, to his long-time correspondent Nicky Hunter, an expert in detective fiction. Welcomed into his lavish San Francisco mansion, Nicky begins to unravel Trapp's life story under the watchful eyes of his enigmatic wife and plainspoken daughter.
But Sebastian Trapp is a mystery himself. And maybe - probably - a murderer.
Two decades ago, his first wife and son vanished - the case never solved. Is the master of mystery playing a deadly game - and if so, who will be the loser?
And when a body surfaces in the family's koi pond, they all realize the past isn't buried - it's waiting.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008234201
- Number of pages: 416
- Dimensions: 240 x 159 x 38 mm
- Weight: 620g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allExtremely twisted murder story
Early on New Years Eve, twenty years ago, Cole (14) disappeared from his cousin’s home. His mother, Hope, vanished from her own home at the same time. Ne... READ MORE
Less hyped, but arguably better than his smash-hit debut
Six years ago, New York author AJ Finn caught lightning in a bottle with The Woman in the Window, a contemporary take on Hitchcockian tropes as an agorapho... READ MORE
Less hype than his debut, but perhaps better
Six years ago, pseudonymous New York author and former book editor AJ Finn caught publishing lightning in a bottle with his heavily marketed-debut crime no... READ MORE
End of Story
"Death has come for better men. Death has come for
worse. Now Death has come for me."
Novelist Sebastian Trapp, author of the successful Simon St. John... READ MORE
A cracking read
A lugubrious taxi driver takes Nicky Hunter, an expert in detective fiction, through the San Francisco fog to Pacific Heights and the spectacular property ... READ MORE
A terrible disappointment.
Having read his previous novel I was keen to read this one. Sadly it was a complete let-down, I am afraid I am unable to find anything good to say about it... READ MORE
A must read
I was sent a copy of End of Story by A. J. Finn to read and review by NetGalley. I really enjoy A.J. Finn’s writing and this book is no exception. With a... READ MORE
Worth persisting with if you can get past the first half.
End Of Story is the second novel by best-selling American author, A J Finn. After five years of correspondence with the best-selling crime author she idoli... READ MORE
Suspense thriller
A book full of suspense. Kept me guessing right till the very end. A great read.
5 ⭐️ review
Loved the setting of this book and the style of the wri... READ MORE
Mixed feelings
I had mixed feelings about the authors previous novel ‘The woman in the window’ and I thought I will give this book a go. Although this book is written to ... READ MORE
sadly disappointing
The premise of this book was such that I was really looking forward to reading it. Sadly though the reality was that I didn't enjoy it. I found the writin... READ MORE
Sorry, not for me!
I’m sure many readers will love this book, but I didn’t. It was the writing style more than anything that I just couldn’t deal with – short sentences that... READ MORE
So long to go
I rarely have difficulty finishing a book, and though there is an almost poetic quality in the writing skill, I find i have very little interest in any of ... READ MORE
Mystery and suspense
A book full of suspense. Kept me guessing right till the very end. A great read.
5 ⭐️ review
Loved the setting of this book and the style of the wri... READ MORE
A truly unique and engrossing read.
This is one not to be missed! When thriller writer Sebastian Trapp learns that he doesn’t have long to live, he invites super fan and writer Nicky Hunter t... READ MORE
sheer brilliance
Simply astounded. Pure brilliance. 5* plus
A well crafted tale of murder, mystery and a whole lot of suspense as the writer pays homage to the greatest cr... READ MORE
An immersive read
AJ Finn is back with his new novel set in the scenic and iconic San Francisco. The main character is a novelist Nicky Hunter who has been invited by the pr... READ MORE
Slow-paced, but with an enjoyable twist!
With thanks to the author, publishers Harper Collins UK Audio, and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this audiobook in exchange for my hon... READ MORE
Didn’t hit the spot
I real enjoyed the authors first book so was looking forward to reading this one. Sadly it just didn’t deliver it was slow and I found it hard to engage wi... READ MORE