World of Trouble
World of Trouble
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters, a determined detective searches for his missing sister amid a collapsing society threatened by an impending asteroid impact. This journey through a dystopian world highlights human perseverance and family bonds as individuals navigate the chaos and uncertainty of an apocalyptic future.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters delivers a gripping conclusion to The Last Policeman trilogy. Praised for its compelling narrative and poignant exploration of humanity in crisis, the book captivates readers with its suspenseful and introspective storytelling. Some critics note pacing issues, but the emotional depth and character development are largely appreciated.
Who Should Read World of Trouble?
Readers who enjoy World of Trouble by Ben H. Winters are typically drawn to dystopian mysteries with a touch of noir. Fans of The Road by Cormac McCarthy or Children of Men by P.D. James might find this novel captivating due to its exploration of human resilience and morality amid impending apocalypse.
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World of Trouble is the third book in Ben H. Winters' critically acclaimed The Last Policeman series, which blends elements of mystery and speculative fiction.
The series is set in a pre-apocalyptic world where a massive asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, bringing urgency and existential questions to the forefront of the detective story.
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World of Trouble was released in 2014 and won the prestigious Philip K. Dick Award, given to distinguished science fiction works originally published in paperback form in the United States.
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Novel • Fiction
United States • Near Future
2014
Adult
18+ years
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