The Last House on Needless Street

The Last House on Needless Street

by Catriona Ward

4.3
Published2021
Language en

Synopsis

In a house at the end of a seemingly ordinary street lives Ted, a reclusive man, his young daughter Lauren, and his beloved cat Olivia. But their quiet existence is a fragile construct, built upon a foundation of unsettling secrets and deep-seated trauma. A new neighbor, Dee, moves in next door, obsessed with finding her younger sister who disappeared years ago from a nearby lake. Dee believes Ted is the key to her sister's disappearance, and she meticulously watches his every move, convinced he is a murderer. As Dee closes in, the unsettling truths about Ted, Lauren, and Olivia—who offers her own sharp, unforgettable narration—begin to unravel. The dark forest bordering Needless Street holds a sinister history, and the family's shared past is far more complex and heartbreaking than anyone could imagine. This is a story of stolen innocence, devastating lies, and the twisted bonds that can form in the wake of unspeakable tragedy, where perception and reality constantly blur.

Critical Reception

""The Last House on Needless Street" captivated critics and readers alike, hailed as a groundbreaking and profoundly unsettling psychological thriller that redefined the genre with its audacious narrative and emotional depth."

Adaptations

Film rights optioned by Imaginarium Productions.

Metadata

ISBN:9781782837527
Pages:370
Age Rating:18+

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