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"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 King)

Catriona Ward's The Last House on Needless Street is a shocking and immersive listen perfect for fans of Gone Girl and The Haunting of Hill House.

“The new face of literary dark fiction.” (Sarah Pinborough, New York Times best-selling author of Behind Her Eyes)

In 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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Nightfire

“A chilling and beautiful masterpiece of suspense.” (Joe Hill, New York Times best-selling author of NOS4A2)

In the captivating novel "The Last House on Needless Street" by Catriona Ward, we are introduced to a chilling narrative that delves into the dark secrets lurking within a forgotten corner of London.

Nestled at the end of a seemingly ordinary street, the ominous Last House stands as an eerie reminder of a tragic past. Teddy, a young boy with an inquisitive nature, stumbles upon the house and becomes entangled in a web of sinister events that have plagued the residents for generations.

As Teddy's curiosity intensifies, he uncovers a series of mysterious disappearances and unsettling occurrences that have haunted the house for decades. With each step he takes towards the truth, Teddy finds himself trapped in a twisted game of manipulation and deceit, where nothing is as it seems.

The Last House on Needless Street is a gripping tale that weaves together elements of psychological thriller and supernatural horror. Ward's masterful storytelling keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, questioning reality and blurring the lines between sanity and madness.

Through the eyes of Teddy, we embark on a perilous journey through the house's dark corridors and hidden chambers, encountering enigmatic characters with their own sinister agendas. As the truth unravels, the boundaries between the living and the dead become blurred, leaving the reader questioning what is real and what is merely a figment of Teddy's imagination.

"The Last House on Needless Street" is a haunting and atmospheric novel that will appeal to fans of suspenseful thrillers and those who enjoy delving into the darker aspects of human nature. Catriona Ward has crafted a tale that lingers long after the last page is turned.