Great mystery of the days of the past and present. Really enjoyed the story of Ellie and how she fault for equal rights in the mid 60’s. I remember those days and how hard it must have been for the negro’s to be accepted as an equal race.

Such a good book, just like all of her other books. Great character development and a great plot, Thank you for letting me read this book.

I was able to listen to this story as well as have a kindle copy.

Once again, a dual timeline story comes forward with events that occurred in both 1965 and 2010. The setting is North Carolina for both time spans and deals with the upheaval of the fight for voting rights that had previously occurred. In 1965, the members of the Scope Project also known as freedom fighters depict a story that reveled a tale of a young woman named Ellie Hockney, a white young woman who becomes enmeshed in the project. The times are well depicted, bringing back lessons that I learned in school about life for black people in the South.

The 2010 story introduces us to Kayla Carter who has recently lost her husband in a tragic accident. She and her husband had designed their dream house for themselves and their young daughter, Kayla, against the advice of an older woman, Ellie, warns her of the dangers of the woods surrounding her property, which gives the area a haunted quality.

There are secrets that Ellie harbor about the area that the new home is built upon. There is a mystery surrounding this area which the reader might puzzle out as the story continues. When mysterious notes appear, the atmosphere becomes more ominous and threatening. Ellie becomes involves with a young black man and of course in the South a black and white combination was a huge taboo. However, for young people, taking a risk on love might bring so many repercussions.

I did enjoy both stories and the author deftly make the transition from one time period to the other. The 1965 version of course was heart breaking and once again reinforced the concept of what prejudice does. It also highlights the courage of a young college woman who risked life and limb following her conscious and doing her best to support the Negro cause. It was a clear reminder of a time gone by.

Thank you to Diane Chamberlain, Susan Bennett (narrator) and NetGalley for the audio version of this story.

Thank you to netgalley.com for this ARC.
This book was very well written and interesting and informative. Taking place in dual time periods from the 1960's and 2010 and two women's perspectives on life in small town North Carolina during the civil rights movement. This book has some heartbreaking moments but also some real life lessons and its scary how things have changed but not really changed in all this time.

The Last House on the Street is a dual timeline story. One timeline is set in 1965 North Carolina and the other 2010 North Carolina. Ellie, in 1965, joins SCOPE to help get African Americans signed up to vote. Kayla, in 2010, moves in to the house she and her deceased husband have designed. This is a story that is going to stay with me for a very long time. I could not stop reading it. I loved both storylines and as usual in a dual timeline story, past and present collide. I wasn’t surprised at the big twist reveal, but I wasn’t quite prepared for it, either. Diane Chamberlain is a new to me author, but now she is on my must read author list. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Wow!! This book was outstanding! Switching between current day and the past we follow the story of the life of a social activist Ellie who lost the love of her life. The history, mystery, and relationships made the a big page turner!

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title

As usual Chamberlain delivered. I could not put this one down and reac way more than one planned to while on vacation. Absolutely excellent storytelling.

In 1965, Congress passed the Voting Rights Act and the SCOPE project took place over the summer to register blacks in six southern states. This book, told in a dual timeline, covers the project in North Carolina. Elly is a 20 year old white woman, a sophomore in college, when she decides to sign up as a volunteer.
The second timeline of the story takes place in 2010. Kayla is a young, recently widowed architect when a strange woman comes to her office and knows more about her than she should. And tells her not to move into her newly completed house.

As is so often the case with dual storylines, the historical one is much more interesting than the latter. It details the breadth of the bigotry of the day, the prevalence and hatred of the KKK. I’ll never think of the hymn The Old Rugged Cross the same way again.

I was engrossed by Ellie and her story, but Kayla seemed more like a plot device than a real person. It didn’t take long to determine how the story would play out. It’s that obvious. But I did enjoy learning about the SCOPE project. This was probably my least favorite of Chamberlain’s books just because it was so obvious. I would have also liked for her to have woven a little more historic facts into the story, but that’s a personal preference of mine.

Another great story by Diane Chamberlain. I love the way she weaves story lines from past and present so flawlessly and hits on issues that are still being faced and fought today without being preachy or forcing an opinion. Her books are definitely one-sitting reads because you get so lost you can't put them down!!

This book was not what I was expecting! But in a great way! It was a mix of local history, mystery, and social justice in the South and in the 60s. The story is told in past and present timelines by narrators Ellie and Kayla, who eventually meet in present day as the mystery unfolds. This book was rich in language and emotion. Very well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for this advanced reader’s eCopy. My only critique is I wish the arc included the author’s note and acknowledgments at the end as I would have liked to read what sparked this novel for Chamberlain and why she thought it was important.

I Did not finish this book to give an accurate review. It Was not for me.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this and best wishes on the release.

This book is a historical fiction novel that has dual timelines - 2010 and 1965. In 1965 a young white woman, Ellie, is helping register black voters in the south. She does this against the wishes of both her parents and her community. In 2010 a young mother, Kayla, is mourning the death of her husband and is preparing to move into the house they were building together. At first it is unclear how these two timelines will intersect but Diane Chamberlain does a masterful job of tying both them both together.

This book really pulled my heartstrings and packed a big emotional punch that left me thinking on the topics long after I put this book down.

I love Diane Chamberlain books! I always look forward to new books by her and this one was no exception. I'm not old enough to remember much about this time in history; however, I am a native North Carolinian and have heard stories about racism in some of the more rural counties in the 1950-60s. I am thankful that times have changed. I am hopeful that there were many Ellies who stood up for what was right and persevered. I will definitely be recommending this book to others!

Diane Chamberlain is one of my automatic by authors and I loved this one! I loved the dual timeline and how the stories entertained. I found myself not wanting to put this one down!

Wow! I stayed up way too late to finish this last night. The ending blew me away. I am still digesting it.

I admit when I first started I wasn’t sure. It flips between 2010 and 1965 in almost every other chapter. The 2010 storyline at first felt unnecessary but I was wrong. It was so needed.

Some readers may take offense to words used and situations that occur but one must remember it was 1965 in the South. Not the South’s most beautiful moment in history. It happened and we must read to learn how not to repeat.

Definitely, a must-read for 2022.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed above are entirely my own.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

This work of historical fiction is told in two time periods - 1965 and 2010.

In 1965, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States reached a peak. While waiting for the Voting Rights Act to be signed by President Johnson, a group of leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr., announced project SCOPE, which would help the disenfranchised black population in the South register to vote. The volunteers met with prejudice and violence from the Ku Klux Klan, a powerful force in those days.

Skipping to 2010, the echoes of those turbulent times would still impact a small North Carolina town.

Diane Chamberlain's powerful story resonates with the Black Lives Matter and similar situations that are occurring today.

The Last House On The Street is a histoarical fiction is a dual timeliness with a knocked me off my feet ending. Loved the characters in this story. This author never fails to engage me in her writing and story line.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this ARC. The opinions expressed are my own

Oh my goodness! I could not have predicted the ending! This book had all the feels for me! I love books about civil rights and this is a book that I think should be read by everyone concerned about civil rights! The ending surprised me so much. I had my suspicions but it kept me guessing until the very end! Fabulous author.

The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain is an interesting mix of thriller and historical fiction that will both terrify you and give you pause. The book has dual timelines and narrators, which work well together to keep the story moving. This is an enjoyable and enlightening novel that will evoke many emotions.

Set in alternating timelines between 1965 and 2010, we learn the stories of two women and how their lives intersect. Ellie is a white young adult in the ’60s who is an activist helping Black Americans in North Carolina registering to vote. Her story is compelling and scary, as she sees first hand how racism affects those around her. Meanwhile, in 2010, Kayla is building a new house and is discovering that the area has more history and ghosts than she was aware of.

❀ EXCITING AND TERRIFYING

While I found the book to be slow paced at first, the dual narrators are both enjoyable to read about, and when the two characters’ lives begin to intertwine, the story really starts to click. I found it hard to set down once things start to unravel. The way the author has set the stage for the story to shock readers is exciting and terrifying.

❀ HISTORICAL REFERENCES

The mix of historical fiction and thriller is what makes this book unique and engaging. There are lots of interesting historical references with themes of racism and social justice. Also, a forbidden romance adds tension and intrigue to the plot that will break your heart.

❀ DOES NOT DISAPPOINT

The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain is a fascinating combination of historical fiction and thriller that will entertain and engage you at the same time. Fans of the author’s previous works will not be disappointed in this latest novel. I can’t wait to see what Chamberlain has in store for us next.

This historical fiction is a dual timeline between 1965 Ellie and 2010 Kayla, setting in North Carolina. I enjoyed learning of the SCOPE project which helped register Blacks to vote in the 1960s. The storylines seems a bit forced until the end. However. true to Chamberlin's writing style, I enjoyed this read. Thank you, Netgalley, for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.