The Last Town on Earth - by Thomas Mullen (Paperback)

The Last Town on Earth is a gripping historical fiction novel set during the 1918 flu epidemic.

The town of Commonwealth, nestled in the Pacific Northwest, has been quarantined due to the outbreak, and guards are posted at the only road leading in and out of town.

When a cold, hungry, and tired soldier appears at the town's doorstep begging for sanctuary, events are set in motion that will have far-reaching consequences.

The novel explores themes of morality, community, family, friendship, and survival as the town grapples with the virus and the outside world.

With a brisk pace and good storytelling, Mullen brings to life a historical period that seems as fraught and fascinating as our own.

The novel has contemporary resonance and asks important questions about loyalty, patriotism, and human values.

Absorbing and both a coming-of-age saga and an intriguing portrait of a town in trouble, The Last Town on Earth is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and suspenseful storytelling.