In the beguiling thriller 'End of Story,' A. J. Finn ensnares readers in a web of intrigue centered around Sebastian Trapp, a mysterious and reclusive mystery novelist. With mere months left to live, Trapp enlists the help of Nicky Hunter, a detective fiction expert, to traverse the labyrinth of his life story and potentially uncover the truth behind the disappearance of his first wife and son two decades earlier. Set in his opulent San Francisco abode, Trapp's unique request sparks new fervor in Nicky's quest for answers. As they delve deeper into the complex fabric of Sebastian's past, the emergence of a body in the koi pond catapults the family into a turmoil of suspicion and revelations, blurring the lines between the written word and stark reality.