--- product_id: 12161720 title: "The Last Town on Earth: A Novel" brand: "thomas mullen" price: "€ 24.81" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12161720-the-last-town-on-earth-a-novel store_origin: IE region: Ireland --- # The Last Town on Earth: A Novel **Brand:** thomas mullen **Price:** € 24.81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Last Town on Earth: A Novel by thomas mullen - **How much does it cost?** € 24.81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12161720-the-last-town-on-earth-a-novel) ## Best For - thomas mullen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thomas mullen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Last Town on Earth: A Novel ## Images ![The Last Town on Earth: A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51+JstbjU4L.jpg) ![The Last Town on Earth: A Novel - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41laiYnskBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ The last 1/3 of the novel was the best part. *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017* “The Last Town on Earth” by Thomas Mullen is historical fiction based upon the 1918 Influenza Pandemic (Spanish Flu) and the efforts of one town to protect its inhabitants by a self-imposed and self-enforced quarantine. The quarantine was enforced by armed men who used deadly force to keep others out of their town.I decided to read the novel because I was aware of the high death rate from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic, but I didn’t know much about it. It’s still a wonder to me that so little is known about the Spanish flu. Given its high death rate, one would think that it would be one of the most studied and researched flu epidemic in order to avoid a similar outbreak.“The Last Town on Earth” isn’t a great novel, but the storyline is interesting. I almost gave up on the book, but I forced myself to finish it. The first 2/3 of the novel was somewhat mundane. The last 1/3 of the novel was the best part.Would I re-read “The Last Town on Earth” again in 10-15 years? I would say NO. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So Much in a Short Period of Time! *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017* This is great historical fiction! I was aware of each thing on an individual level, but not of them hitting at the same time. Over 100 million people all over the world died during the 1918 flu epidemic in one year! This flue most likely had some affect on how the war ended. This community tried to protect themselves by not letting anyone in and by keeping the residents in the community. This community was developed when one of the members of the leading family wanted out of the community he was living in feeling his family did not treat workers well. He thought he could start a sawmill in a new community and pay his workers a living wage and because of loyalty, he would do well. This was also the period of strong unions, feminists, anti war people and socialists. But with that, you also had those fighting the unions, women, very pro-war and right wing politics. In this story, characters take on the flavor of these forces. The struggle is rough and it does not end on a rosy note. But what they each went through affected them deeply. I feel like we may go through a period something like that again and wonder how we will come out on the other end. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well written, complex, and compelling *by W***K on Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018* Mullen captures and articulates beautifully the complexities of the characters struggling with moral ambiguity, fear, and rage. They are three-dimensional and authentic representations of those who must have endured similar dilemmas during the Great War. As a Washingtonian, I appreciate the local history and the fact that Mullen doesn’t preach, but lets the reader draw his own conclusions. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12161720-the-last-town-on-earth-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/12161720-the-last-town-on-earth-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Ireland* *Store origin: IE* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*