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The Last Hour Between Worlds

The Sunday Times Bestseller
By Melissa Caruso
Series: The Echo Archives
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FALL HEADFIRST INTO A WHIP-SMART ADVENTURE FANTASY PACKED FULL OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIND-BENDING MAGIC. 'A time-bending triumph, a compelling adventure... gorgeous, witty, fast-paced and atmospheric' Locus 'I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral's adventures' — Shannon Chakraborty, New York... Read More
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The Sunday Times bestselling start to a new whip-smart adventure fantasy series packed full of murder, mystery and mind-bending magic

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FALL HEADFIRST INTO A WHIP-SMART ADVENTURE FANTASY PACKED FULL OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIND-BENDING MAGIC.

'A time-bending triumph, a compelling adventure... gorgeous, witty, fast-paced and atmospheric' Locus

'I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral's adventures' — Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

Renowned investigator Kembral Thorne is determined to enjoy herself at the year-turning ball despite the presence of her nemesis, notorious cat burglar Rika Nonesuch. But when the guests start dropping dead, Kem has no choice but to get to work.

At the heart of the mayhem is a mysterious clock that sends the ballroom down into strange and otherworldly new layers of reality every time it chimes. As the party plunges through increasingly dangerous versions of their city, Kem will have to rely on her wits—and Rika—to unravel the mystery before catastrophe is unleashed on their world.

'A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life... Unmissable!' — Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

'Melissa Caruso's writing is razor-sharp and this book is one heck of a page-turner' — Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of The Wyld

'An absolute delight!' — Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

'A brilliant, breathlessly twisty fantasy adventure that I utterly adored' — Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne

Five-star reader reviews:

'Oh dear god I loved this book... I hope I can convince some of you to read this when it's out, because WOW' ????

'I just loved every second of this' ????

'What a book! I immediately fell in love with it... Definite 5 stars!!' ????

'A queer, locked-room, time-hopping fantasy? Yes please!... I really hope there are more adventures for Kembral and Rika because this wasn't nearly enough!' ????

'Absolutely adored this book... a swashbuckling good time' ????

'I absolutely love this book' ????

'A stunning blend of fantasy and intrigue, masterfully weaving together high-stakes action and deeply emotional storytelling' ????

'This was such a thrilling read. I loved every second of it' ????

'This was such an exciting book and is one of the best page-turning fantasy books I've read all year. It was fun, it was weird, a bit camp, and a lot bad-ass' ????

Series: The Echo Archives

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  • The Last Soul Among Wolves
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    The Last Soul Among Wolves is the dazzling second instalment in Melissa Caruso's bestselling Echo Archives series, a whip-smart fantasy adventure packed with murder, mystery and mind-bending magic. All Kembral Thorne wants is to finish her maternity leave in peace. But when her best friend drags her to a will reading at a decrepit island mansion - along with her...
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  • The Last Hour Between Worlds
    'I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral's adventures' —Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi 'A masterpiece - filled with excitement, romance and characters you would protect with your life . . . Unmissable!' —Andre Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter Follow a star investigator and her...
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  • The Last Hour Between Worlds
    FALL HEADFIRST INTO A WHIP-SMART ADVENTURE FANTASY PACKED FULL OF MURDER, MYSTERY AND MIND-BENDING MAGIC. 'A time-bending triumph, a compelling adventure... gorgeous, witty, fast-paced and atmospheric' Locus 'I completely adored this book and would read a dozen more of Kembral's adventures' — Shannon Chakraborty, New York Times bestselling author of The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi Renowned investigator Kembral Thorne is...
    By Melissa Caruso
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356517544

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 432

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Historical Fantasy LGBTQ+ Melissa Caruso Sci-Fi & Fantasy Series: The Echo Archives

About the Author

Melissa Caruso was born on the summer solstice and went to school in an old mansion with a secret door, but despite this auspicious beginning has yet to develop any known superpowers. She has spent her whole life creating imaginary worlds, and in addition to writing is also an avid larper and tabletop gamer.

Melissa graduated with honours in creative writing from Brown University and has an MFA in fiction from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her first novel, The Tethered Mage, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Morningstar award for best fantasy debut.

Melissa lives in Massachusetts with her video game designer husband, two magical daughters and assorted pets. You can find her on Twitter, where she posts about writing, tea and sword-fighting in ballgowns.

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