The Last House on Needless Street, a house which has been boarded up to prevent more damage from the people who claim its owner Ted is a kidnapper and a murderer, is quiet most of the time. Occasionally, though, one can hear yelling inside from Lauren, who lives in the house with Ted. Through the points-of-view of Ted, Lauren, and Ted's cat Olivia, the reader learns a little of what it's like to live in that house and how disjointed time is inside of it. Ted is preoccupied with a deity he believes resides in the nearby woods, and in keeping it hidden and appeased.
Dee, whose own preoccupation is solely with finding the person responsible for her young sister's disappearance eleven years earlier, moves in next door to Ted, which only makes him more uneasy. His therapist also proves to be shady and unreliable, making Ted erratic and unable to trust anyone around him.
The book itself is a little long, and the pace is a bit slow, but not so slow that the reader can't stay invested. Arguably the best part of the reading experience is near the end, when the plot twists, and then twists again before the reader has a handle on how the events are unfolding. Well worth the read overall.

Is it possible to love a book this much?! This was a WILD ride. And I was there from the very beginning and clung to every page/word until the very end. Lauren, Olivia, Dee- I was there for it all! The Bible reading cat had me intrigued- I knew that this story was going to take some twists and turns. Lauren was not a character I was fully sold on- until a few chapters in. My mind was RUNNING with possibilities of what was going to happen next. If you are looking for a fantastic read, that you thinking about the books days after you finish it. Then this is the book for you!

I haven’t read many horror books, but I absolutely loved this one. I had no clue what was happening until the ending and that I loved it.

Thank you for the arc of this audio book. I did listen to part of it and read part of it as I was getting very confused. I'm still not sure what I just read and I'm trying to gather my thoughts on this book.

Thinking of it as a psychological thriller, then yes, this was very well written. Up until the afterward, I still was not a fan of the book. I don't know if anything was real or not.

I wanted to really love this book based on the reviews and friends rating but this was not my cup of tea

It started out intriguing. I wanted to know what happened. The characters were interesting in the beginning. The narrator changed voices to help differentiate between POV. What got me was the timeline and the cat. There were a few moments where I wasn't sure when things were happening. I feel like that was the suspense in the story. Although it had potential, I feel like there was too much stuff trying to happen which in the end fell flat.

Thank you to NetGalley & Macmillan Audio for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up

When I started this book I was really confused. I had no clue what was going on because there were a lot of different points of view and the timeline was all over the place. Also, was a cat really telling part of the story?

I did find myself confused throughout until one of the big twists was revealed which helped to explain a lot. I can’t say much more about the story without giving anything away so you’ll have to read it to find out more!

Although this wasn’t my favorite, I did think it was a unique story that I hadn’t read before. There were some great twists, and the author did a great job at making me want to know what was going on.

I listened to the audiobook, and I was really impressed that one narrator covered all of the different perspectives. Christopher Ragland did an amazing job bringing this story to life.

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced listeners copy and Macmillan-Tor/Forge for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

I have to admit I was pretty leery about this book until the surprise twist towards the end. Up to that point, there were just so many plot holes and issues with the story that were just driving me crazy! I think the listener ends up being rewarded if they can remain patient and make it to the end of this title. Hats off to the narrator of this audiobook as he expertly handled the multiple characters and points of view. I ended up thoroughly enjoying this story, which was creepy, traffic, and beautiful all in one.

Thank you NetGalley, Catriona Ward, and Macmillan Audio for an ARC of this book.

This book was amazing! The Audible portion has a terrific narrator. This horror book was one of the most unusual books I’ve ever read and the ending was a shocker! I never saw any of it coming. A must read for all horror or mystery fans.
Be sure and read the author’s note after finishing the book. Poignant and thought provoking.

I’ve been having such a struggle gathering my thoughts and putting them out into the world when it comes to this book. I feel most anything I have to say may spoil the experience for you and I don’t want to do that. I even restarted the book (I’m currently at 50% on the revisit) in order to put *something* out here into the ether but I’m still at a loss so I’m going to tell you to just Go Read It and don’t read anything about it until you finish. Go in blind for the best experience because some people are saying far too much (ahhhh! Why?! Omg, please stop!!). It is so incredibly well crafted that on the second listen I’m still spellbound by the story, the secrets, the surprises and it has managed to shock me even though I already know everything. You might figure out some of its secrets or you might be like me and get all smug thinking “hmmmm, I’ve figured you out book you can’t fool me” but you will probably be wrong and you will probably be very thankful for it!

If you’re an audiobook person I recommend giving it a listen. The narrator Christopher Ragland is incredible. He nails the performances of all of the characters and brings them to life in the most vivid, entrancing way and you won’t want to stop listening until all is revealed.

This is a story of dark fiction and thusly it is filled with pain and horror and all things awful and terrible and heart-crushing but it also has a sweet, delightful and sometimes humorous side that I adored. The blend and the contrast was simply perfection and that is all that I am willing to say. GO READ IT!

There is a man, a girl, and a cat living on Needless Street. What could possibly be going on? Well, it turns out quite a lot. This book is scary and twisted, but in the best kind of way if you are looking for a hairs standing on end, keep the lights turned on, and doors locked kind of way. This is one spooky book and where the evil is coming from is not easy to tell.

It’s best to read and just find out. Get ready for a Creepy Tale. You will definitely get spooked.

Thank you NetGalley, Catriona Ward, and Macmillan Audio for an ARC of this book. I am definitely not turning off any of the lights.

Okay I am sorry, I couldn't get through this one. Did the main character ted have schizotypal personality disorder? I didn't love the narrator and just got weirded out by the whole thing, which is probably your aim but it just wasn't enjoyable and I typically love horror/creepy books. Very sorry again for DNF-ing.

This audiobook was fantastic. I liked the changing POVs it was the perfect twisty October read. It had me intrigued from the very first words and kept me guessing right up until the final chapter. Very well done

The Last House on Needless Street was nothing like I expected. It was very much a psychological survival story. I found the beginning to be quite confusing and a bit slow going. I was drawn in by the main storyline, but I had trouble relating to any of the characters. Nevertheless, I stuck with it and was shocked by the twisted, well-written ending. If dark, darker, and even more depressing appeals to you, this book might be right up your alley. The premise behind the book was fantastic and the writing was quite crafty. I personally had a hard time swallowing all the evil. I am greatly appreciate to Net Galley for the audio ARC of this book, and all of the opinions expressed here are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by Catriona Ward and what intrigued me about this book is that Stephen King endorsed it.....What?!?  When your go-to king of horror/suspense recommends a book saying it is a nerve-shredder; you MUST read it!!

It is difficult to discuss too much of the book without spoilers and I wouldn’t want to ruin this book for anybody.  I will say that this is an edge-of-your-seat, chilling psychological thriller that has very well constructed characters that you will enjoy, beautifully written descriptions bring the setting to life and layers and layers of twist and turns to keep you guessing until the very end.  You will find yourself at times, holding your breath or saying to yourself, what the hell did I just read!!

Christopher Ragland is a phenomenal narrator and does a remarkable job of voicing many different characters with ease and made my listening experience so very enjoyable!  

I would highly recommend this book to anyone that is a Stephen King, Alex North or Joe Hill fan!  I think the audiobook really helps create the atmosphere and is a great way to read this one!

When I started this audiobook I was so confused it almost became a DNF. But since I had promised a review I persevered. It is listed on Amazon as horror, domestic thriller. and psychological thriller. It is all of these and more. It is told mostly by Ted Bannerman and his cat. Ted is a strange man, living alone in a boarded up house at the end of Needless Street next to the woods. He talks about kittens, lost boys and things buried in the woods. We also meet his new neighbor Dee who is searching for her lost sister. What happened on Needless Street and in those woods? You may think you know, but trust me, you don't. I can't tell you anymore without ruining the book. It is very well written with wonderful characters. I especially loved Olivia the cat. The plot is well developed with enough suspense and mystery to keep you reading. The narrator Christopher Ragland did a wonderful job. Thanks to Netgalley for allowing me to listen to this unique book.

I am struggling a lot to write this review. It is very difficult to judge a book like this. This is certainly not a 4 or 5 star review. As I"ve experienced a lot especially with netgalley books, there's a huge disconnect between what the majority of reviewers say and what I think about this book.

This is a horror story that is not scary. It is also weird and bizarre, and not always in a good way. I don't think the narrators helped here either - maybe this story is better in print than in audio. One of the main POV characters is a devout cat, another one a child... I kept hearing MWOAR multiple times while I was driving. I kept going back to the goodreads page looking for something that indicated that this was supposed to be some kind of absurd horror, or comedy horror - but no, this is supposed to be a scary horror story. I feel a bit like I got a different story than everyone else. It was never scary. It's also hard to talk about this book without giving away a huge spoiler. Suffice it to say, it's a bit gimmicky in my opinion.

It's unique enough to still get 3 stars from me. I've never read a story from the perspective of a cat before. But I do feel kind of bamboozled here. I am glad to be done with this.

Thank you netgalley and Macmillan Audio for giving me an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is a terrifying and claustrophobic book.

I really enjoyed the narrator, who heightened the sense of being closed in and constantly uneasy.

The book is a slow burning psychological thriller that will stay with you.

I'm not sure what I was expecting from this book but what I got was so intriguing and kept me spellbound listening to the audiobook. After just finishing I am still digesting what I've listened to and I may hunt down a copy of the book just to see if I understood everything that went on at the last part of this book! I think I got it but just want to make sure. . The narration for this book was excellent - I especially enjoyed listening to the narration for Olivia. This is my first book by this author and I will certainly look forward to reading her again.

What a weird and twisty ride this book was. I wasn't quite sure what to expect going in, and I still wasn't quite sure how I felt about it on the other side. It's told from several viewpoints, and things that don't quite make sense when you're in the middle of them actually do make sense when you get to the end. This is one of those books that's hard to describe without giving too much away, and while I wasn't quite sure how I felt about it when I was reading it (and when I first finished it), the more I thought about it, the more I realized it was actually quite well done. The audiobook narration had to be tricky, but Christopher Ragland did an excellent job.
Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

The Last House on Needless Street is filled with a variety of peculiar and idiosyncratic characters: we have Ted, whose bad memory and childhood trauma about his mother has clearly caused him some strife in his adulthood, who makes peanut butter and pickle sandwiches and records his recipes on a tape recorder so he can remember them later. We have Olivia, an intelligent and beautiful, silky cat who loves God, the Bible, and Ted, but has recently been plagued by an incessant scraping, whining noise. We have Lauren, Ted's daughter, who is often angry and wild, and we have Dee, a young woman whose sister was kidnapped more than ten years ago, and who has never given up on finding her ever since. That's all you really need to know - you could probably do with knowing even less than this.

What a fascinating and unique guessing-game of a book. I admit that I was frustrated in the beginning of this book, as you know very little about the plot or the characters for a fairly long time. You're left in the dark, wondering who's who and who's done what. It's not until pretty far into the book that the author starts to shed some light on what's going on, but the reveals really are worth it. Done any other way, I might have said that some of these twists are cliché, overdone, and predictable, but this wasn't any of those adjectives: this was inventive, shocking, and real.

As other reviewers have said, this book is disturbing and horrific at times, but also sad. You learn a lot about trauma and coping mechanisms, and the end of the book is a brilliant psychological study on how to deal with - and start to heal from - pain. I can honestly say I've never read (listened to) a book like this. The audiobook was also very well done, especially the narration of Olivia, a perfectly odd little cat who you can't help but love. Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the audio ARC via Netgalley!