The End of Everything (novel)

The End of Everything

Author	Megan Abbott
Country	USA
Language	English
Genre	Psychological thriller
Publisher	Reagan Arthur
Publication date	July 7, 2011
Pages	256
ISBN	978-0-316-09779-6

The End of Everything is a 2011 novel by American author Megan Abbott. It follows Lizzie Hood, a thirteen-year-old girl, after the alleged kidnapping of her best friend, Evie Verver. Lizzie finds herself growing closer to Evie's family, particularly her father Mr. Verver, as she tries to uncover what happened to her friend. The novel, which has drawn comparisons to the novel Lolita and to the Oakland County Child Killer case, is Abbott's first novel not to fall within the period noir genre.

Published by Reagan Arthur on July 7, 2011, the novel was generally well-received, particularly for its portrayal of the female characters and the complex relationships between teenagers and adults. It was named one of the best books of 2011 by The Boston Globe and Washington Examiner, and was a finalist for the 2012 Anthony Award for Best Mystery. The novel was described by Publishers Weekly as Abbott's break-out novel.