This Is The Way The World Ends

In Jen Wilde's debut thriller, This Is the Way the World Ends, fans of One of Us Is Lying and The Hazel Wood are invited to spend a fateful night surviving an elite private school's epic masquerade ball. Waverly, an autistic scholarship student, attends the school's annual Masquerade disguised as her tutoring student and resident it girl, Ash. However, the evening takes a sinister turn when Waverly witnesses a brutal murder and must navigate through a maze of freight elevators and secret passageways to survive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Fans of "One of Us Is Lying" and "The Hazel Wood" are warmly invited to immerse themselves in a suspenseful and thrilling night as they navigate through an epic masquerade ball at the elite private school, Webber Academy, in Jen Wilde's debut thriller, "This Is the Way the World Ends."

As an autistic scholarship student at Webber Academy, Waverly has mastered the art of masking to blend in seamlessly with her privileged classmates. While her peers come from affluent backgrounds, Waverly relies on tutoring gigs and the kindness of the school's charming dean to make ends meet. However, when her tutoring student, the popular it girl, asks Waverly to attend the school's annual Masquerade disguised as her, Waverly sees it as an opportunity to reconnect with her secret ex-girlfriend, Ash, the dean's daughter.

The Masquerade promises to be a night of glamour, luxury, and unforgettable memories. Waverly is captivated by the extravagant gowns, the wealthy parents writing checks, and the endless flow of champagne. She longs to shed her mask and be with Ash, but as the evening unfolds, a sinister turn takes place. Waverly stumbles upon a secret meeting between the dean and the school's top donors, where she witnesses a brutal murder.

Waverly's once-fairytale evening has transformed into a nightmare, and she, Ash, and their friends must navigate through a labyrinth of freight elevators and secret passageways if they hope to survive the night. "This Is the Way the World Ends" is a thrilling tale that delves into the complexities of privilege, power, and the unpredictable paths our future can take. It explores the blurred lines between truth and lies, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.

With its captivating storyline, intricate characters, and suspenseful atmosphere, "This Is the Way the World Ends" has already garnered a devoted following. Vincent Ralph, the New York Times bestselling author of "Lock The Doors," praised it as a "thrilling tale about privilege, power, and the different routes our future may take, depending on who has the controls." Goldy Moldavsky, the author of "The Mary Shelley Club," expressed her need to know what happened next, stating, "Dark academia turns sideways in this compelling, suspenseful, romantic thriller." Wendy Heard, the author of "She's Too Pretty to Burn," praised it as a "dark, twisty tale that will keep you guessing until the very end."

In conclusion, if you're a fan of "One of Us Is Lying" and "The Hazel Wood," "This Is the Way the World Ends" is a must-read thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Prepare to be immersed in a world of privilege, power, and secrets as Waverly and her friends navigate through the treacherous maze of the Masquerade ball and fight for survival.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349125367