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An Indie Next Pick!A LibraryReads Top 10 Pick!A Library Journal Editors' Pick! STARRED reviews from Library Journal and Publishers Weekly!"The buzz...is real. I've read it and was blown away. It's a true nerve-shredder that keeps its mind-blowing secrets to the very end." ―Stephen KingCatriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is a shocking and immersive read perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Haunting of Hill House.“The new face of literary dark fiction.”―Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her EyesIn a boarded-up house on a dead-end street at the edge of the wild Washington woods lives a family of three.A teenage girl who isn’t allowed outside, not after last time.A man who drinks alone in front of his TV, trying to ignore the gaps in his memory.And a house cat who loves napping and reading the Bible.An unspeakable secret binds them together, but when a new neighbor moves in next door, what is buried out among the birch trees may come back to haunt them all.

In the unsettling and atmospheric novel "The Last House on Needless Street" by Catriona Ward, we are introduced to a secluded house at the end of a forgotten lane, a place steeped in mystery and whispered rumors.

Our protagonist, Ted Bannerman, a man haunted by a traumatic past, becomes captivated by the house and its enigmatic history. As he delves deeper into the secrets hidden within its walls, Ted discovers a series of unsolved disappearances connected to the property.

With each passing day, Ted's fascination with the house intensifies, consuming his thoughts and propelling him on a dangerous quest for answers. He is drawn into a web of unsettling events, encountering strange occurrences that defy explanation and characters whose motives remain shrouded in ambiguity.

As Ted digs further, he uncovers a sinister truth lurking beneath the surface, a chilling revelation that threatens to shatter his sanity and destroy everything he holds dear. The house, it seems, has a malevolent consciousness, a dark entity feeding on the despair and sorrow of those who cross its path.

With heart-pounding suspense and an eerie atmosphere that lingers long after the final page, "The Last House on Needless Street" is a haunting exploration of the hidden evils that can reside within seemingly ordinary places. This gripping tale will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end, questioning reality and the nature of evil itself.