Our Take

Following the phenomenal success of "The Woman in the Window," Finn returns with another meticulously crafted psychological thriller that plays with perception and reality. End of Story is a love letter to classic mysteries wrapped in thoroughly modern psychological suspense. The premise—a writer trapped in an increasingly sinister situation while ghostwriting another author's work—creates a delicious meta-narrative that book lovers will devour. Finn excels at creating an atmosphere of claustrophobic dread, with the isolated mansion becoming a character in its own right. The unreliable narrator device, which can feel tired in less skilled hands, is deployed with fresh ingenuity here. Just when you think you've figured out what's happening, Finn pulls the rug out again. If you enjoy being completely blindsided by a thriller's final revelations, End of Story delivers with a conclusion that will have you immediately flipping back to reread earlier chapters with new understanding.