The Last Place on Earth

The Last Place on Earth is a psychological science fiction novel likely written in the early 1960s by Jim Harmon. It follows Sam Collins, a man struggling with his identity and haunted by a troubled past, as he encounters Doc Candle, a local undertaker who claims to be an alien with a sinister agenda. The narrative explores themes of control, alien influence, and the blurred lines between sanity and madness, ultimately leading Collins to confront his dark impulses amid futuristic elements and government intrigue.