Title: THE LAST TRAIN HOME
Author: Sherry Hostler
ISBN: 97817396833238
Publisher: Waggling Woo
Pages: 328
Source: Review copy from the Author
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Where am I?
How did I get here?
These are the questions that Molly asks when she wakes up in unfamiliar clothes on a dark, empty train docked in the middle of nowhere. She has no memory of how she got there, no means of escape, and worst of all, she isn’t sure if she’s alone.
Molly must confront the ghosts of her past and find her voice to make sure she has a future.
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Christmas. A time for peace and goodwill. Well, that depends if you’ve been naughty or nice.
Official Summary
19 November 2025
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The Last Train Home is a haunting and atmospheric read that pulls you in from the very first line. Sherry Hostler crafts an eerie, claustrophobic setting—an empty train in the middle of nowhere—that instantly sets your nerves on edge. When Molly wakes with no memory, no explanation, and no way out, the tension builds beautifully. You feel her confusion, her fear, and that unsettling sense that she may not be as alone as she hopes. This is every woman’s nightmare brought to life.
What I appreciated most is how the story blends psychological suspense with emotional depth. As Molly begins confronting the pieces of her past, the narrative becomes just as much about self-discovery as it is about survival. Hostler handles Molly’s internal struggles with care, letting the truth unravel slowly while keeping you hooked with an undercurrent of dread.
The Christmas backdrop is cleverly used—not for cosy, festive cheer, but to highlight a darker, more reflective side of the season. The contrast between the idea of goodwill and the notion of being judged “naughty or nice” adds an almost moral, folklore-like feel to the suspense.
Mysterious, atmospheric, and surprisingly moving, The Last Train Home is a gripping story about memory, guilt, and finding your voice when it matters most. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with an eerie twist and a strong emotional core, this one is well worth picking up.
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Also by Sherry Hostler
FREE FALL
Ellie is feeling alone and unhappy in her marriage. Her husband no longer shows any interest in her and is constantly travelling for work. So, when Saul, a handsome stranger, offers her everything she’s been missing, what starts as a harmless flirtation quickly grows into something deeper.
Before it can go too far, however, Ellie comes to her senses and ends the burgeoning relationship. It’s over – or is it?
A series of unexplained and sometimes threatening events soon lead Ellie to believe that maybe Saul isn’t as out of her life as she’d thought..
About The Author
Author bio from the author’s site
Sherry is the author of the psychological thrillers ‘Hypnotic’, ‘Free Fall’ and ‘The Last Train Home’. Before this, she spent many years” living the dream” in various jobs, which have given her plenty to write about.
Sherry enjoys a bit of 90’s dance music and thinks she does her best writing (and dancing) after a few glasses of Rioja, but this is possibly not the case. She loves her home in the rural southeast of England with her husband and dog, but often hankers for the sunny beaches of Australia, where she used to live.
Her award-winning short fiction and non-fiction articles have been featured in Writers Forum, Hertfordshire Life, Vale Life, Dogs Monthly and various Cake magazines.
Thank you for visiting the blog and reading my review. I am sure you will enjoy this one as much as I did. I have added Free to my wishlist. I look forward to getting my hands on a copy. Until next time…. Happy Reading!
This sounds like a good read.