214 Palmer Street : A completely gripping psychological thriller packed with suspense

In spite of the fact that I immediately guessed the “twists” in the story, it was a good read. It was not a hard core mystery, not dark at all. There were a lot more good guys than bad guys (or girls). It had the token gay people now required in any book or movie, presented matter of factly, not making a show of gay-ness, also required. The heroine of the story was a truly good person, through and through. The secondary characters had their faults, but presented as good human beings. There were a couple of instances where the reader must suspend disbelief but not blatantly. If you like Karen McQuestion’s writing, you will be pleased with this book, as it’s written in her unique style. I actually prefer her YA fiction work. Although I’m in my 60’s, those books are my favorites from this author.

This story was very engaging and I found myself wanting to know more. I felt like there were still some loose ends at the end but overall it was good and more realistic than I expected

It was an okay book. Not many twists, turns or surprises. I basically guessed the book ending early on. Well written story, I just wished there was more to the story.

An easy page turner of a book. Hard to put down. Although a little confusing a 1st trying to keep everything straight while reading, this book is very captivating. Trying to figure out the crime keeps you hooked. The characters are relatable and well conveyed. I would definitely recommend this book.

No one was ever supposed to see her… When Maggie sees the beautiful Venetian blinds moving in the Caldwells’ front window, she freezes. Her favorite neighbors Cady and Josh are away, so who is in their house? The pretty young woman who answers the door tells a convincing story. She’s Sarah. The house-sitter. Just here for a month. An old friend of Cady’s who needed a place to stay. She’s pleasant and warm, and Maggie wanders back to her house thinking she might have made a new friend. Yet she can’t help but wonder why Cady never mentioned Sarah. What Maggie doesn’t know is that on the other side of the door, Sarah is starting to panic. No one was meant to see her at 214 Palmer Street…My Thoughts:In alternating timelines, Sarah Aden is on a mission to uncover the secrets of 214 Palmer Street. The house where her husband Kirk grew up, and where something terrible happened one night when he and his friends were teenagers, is the root of all the secrets she must discover.She is masquerading as a house sitter for the Caldwells, who now live in that house, and they are meant to be gone for a month.But others are also determined to keep those secrets, like Gavin, Clarice, and Kirk. What happened back then in that bomb shelter, where the kids hung out, almost as if it were a playhouse? After the terrible events of that night, Kirk’s parents covered up the bomb shelter, and everything was hidden. But what happened to Jeremy, their other friend? And how could she find out?Rapidly turning pages, I couldn’t wait to find the answers, and as the narrators took us back and forth in time, we tried anticipating what would happen next, but nothing could prepare us for the journey to the truth. 4.5 star

Riveting psychological thriller. The plot twists are intriguing, keeps you on your toes and turning the page for more. One of Karen’s best novels to date! I could not put this book down. Be prepared to want to finish this book in a day or two! Try not to plan anything around reading this book! The ending was phenomenal and will stay with me for awhile!I loved the characters, and the relationships were relatable. This helped keep me submerged in the story. I wanted to know how all the elements connected to one another. I was addicted to this plot and I didn’t want the story to end.214 Palmer Street is one of the best psychological thrillers that I have read by Karen McQuestion. Her storytelling and depth as a writer of psychological suspense continues to grow with each new novel. Told from multiple points of view, the readers follow the story to find out what truly happened at 214 Palmer Street.-BrandiReads

I enjoy crime stories, but this one didn’t grab my attention as much as the previous book I read. I know it’s not fair to compare, but that is my honest opinion about 214 Palmer Street. I couldn’t stand Clarice. I wish Gavin wasn’t such a tool. And Kirk should’ve had the balls to tell his wife the truth about what happened so many years ago. He was a weak character in the story. One that did not gain my respect. Also, Sarah was too much of a “goody two shoes.” Good read, but the characters annoyed me.

The characters are stereotypes, and you can guess pretty early on the " twists". It knows how to keep you turning the page, so if you are bored; it's a good read. Overall, it is nothing that makes you think, care too much, or gets you talking with others about the plot.

A great read. I enjoyed it once it got going and read it quite quickly. Easy to read as well

The whole book seemed frivolous. The ending was terrible. Hated it. Waste of time.

Back and forth in time all through.A good enough story but a bit long winded ending

What an excellent book… kept me guessing right to the very end… lots of twists & turns - Kept me reading until the very early hours… Recommended to anyone who enjoys a good thriller.

Managed to read this book in 2 days on holiday, I thought it was fab. Keep up the good work