The Last Policeman (The Last Policeman, #1)
by Ben H. Winters
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters holds a well received rating of 3.76 out of 5, based on 14.7K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 316 pages.
About The Last Policeman
What’s the point in solving murders if we’re all going to die soon, anyway? Detective Hank Palace has faced this question ever since asteroid 2011GV1 hovered into view. There’s no chance left. No hope. Just six precious months until impact. The Last Policeman presents a fascinating portrait of a pre-apocalyptic United States. The economy spirals downward while crops rot in the fields. Churches and synagogues are packed. People all over the world are walking off the job—but not Hank Palace. He’s investigating a death by hanging in a city that sees a dozen suicides every week—except this one feels suspicious, and Palace is the only cop who cares. The first in a trilogy, The Last Policeman offers a mystery set on the brink of an apocalypse. As Palace’s investigation plays out under the shadow of 2011GV1, we’re confronted by hard questions way beyond “whodunit.” What basis does civilization rest upon? What is life worth? What would any of us do, what would we really do, if our days were numbered?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ben H. Winters |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 316 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.76 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 14,725 |
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What genre is The Last Policeman?
The Last Policeman is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Science Fiction.
Is The Last Policeman worth reading?
Based on 14.7K reader ratings, The Last Policeman has an average score of 3.76 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Last Policeman?
The Last Policeman has 316 pages.
Who wrote The Last Policeman?
The Last Policeman was written by Ben H. Winters. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for The Last Policeman?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Policeman is 9781594745770.0.
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