I couldn't put it down! The story was intense and I thought the setting was perfect for a hostage situation. I really like how detail oriented the author is, with both the setting and the negotiations. It makes for such an immersive read. Though this could be read as a stand alone, it is better with all the background on the characters' relationships and the Capello family.

I was once again on the edge of my seat with another Sara Driscoll read! Sara is so great at telling a story and keeping you captivated through the entire book. I loved reading about the other side of negotiating this time with it being from the inside. Even though I have never been to Grand Central Station I really felt like I could picture it all with how great the descriptions of everything were. Another homerun in my opinion! Can't wait for the next one and to see where the relationship goes...

In this book Gemma and Sean are going on a date. They are in Grand Station when shots ring out Many manage to flee the station, but Gemma and Sean hang back. Needing to hide who they are has them taken hostages with the rest of the people. Zip tied and phones absconded by the masked criminals make this a sine tingling criminal action book. The intensity grows when Gemma offers herself as the go between for the kidnappers and the police. This is a heart racing terrifying hostage situation. Will they succeed and get all hostages free? Sara Driscoll has a knack for keeping her scenes realistic, exciting and totally action packed.

Terminal Impasse by Sara Driscoll is a gripping and suspenseful police thriller. The story follows two seasoned NYPD detectives who, along with a group of hostages, find themselves trapped in a dire situation. As tension mounts, the detectives must rely on their extensive training and expertise to navigate the high-stakes standoff and prevent the situation from spiraling into catastrophe. Driscoll skillfully weaves together heart-pounding action, clever problem-solving, and intense character development, making this novel a must-read for fans of taut, psychological thrillers.

Good read. Good characters. Interesting story line. Realistic story line especially in this day.

I received an advance ebook and I am voluntarily leaving my review.

This is the first in the series that I have read. It is intense as Gemma Capello and Sean Logan are among those in the wrong place at the wrong time. Three armed men attack Grand Central Terminal and take hostages. After the initial blood bath, Gemma & Logan are able to assist the police in learning the hostage takers’ demands.

I found it well written. The plot could have been ripped from the news headlines over the past few years. It was fast paced and scary for all involved.

It can be read as a standalone.

Thank-you Netgalley and the author for allowing me to read this advanced copy. There were some formatting issues which I am sure will be corrected before publication.

NYPD hostage negotiator Gemma Capello and NYPD A-Team Detective Sean Logan are on a date. As they are making their way through Grand Central Terminal on a Friday night, shots ring out. Masked men are gunning down police officers and commuters. While as many as possible flee the scene, Gemma and Logan stay behind to gather the remaining few to temporary safety. But they aren't safe because the gunmen take them all hostage, zip tying their hands and feet and taking cell phone and electronics.

The situation is dire as two gunmen watch over them but it's the hostage taker with the vest strapped with explosives that makes the situation most dangerous. Gemma and Logan need to keep their identities secret while still using their skills to get everyone out alive. This means Gemma offering herself up as a go between the hostage takers and the NYPD. Little do they know who they're really dealing with.

The situation is intense and the setting is perfect for the plot. There are a lot of details describing Grand Central Terminal. It's clear a lot of research went into this story. The same applies to the process the negotiators go through. This is the fourth book in the series and the first I've read. There might be slight spoilers for earlier books. It was easy for me to jump in. And jump in you will and stay right there with Gemma, Logan, and the hostages in one of the most terrifying circumstances you could imagine.

There are a lot of details. Nothing is skipped over so the story is satisfying in that way. You'll want to keep reading as you are kept on the edge of your seat just as the hostages are. Near the end things ramp up and there is more action.

I would have liked a little more perspective or insight into the hostage takers. Also as much ever present danger there was I wanted more. I know that sounds crazy but it's hard to explain without spoilers. I will be reading more from this series as it's very different from other thrillers. I appreciate the point of view for the storyline as it feels authentic and is really all about the two main characters.

Thank you to Netgalley for the chance to read!

Another wonderfully written book that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

In this book 4 of the NYPD Negotiators series, Sara Driscoll has not disappointed with an abundance of suspense and just the right amount of romance.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and review!

When Gemma and Sean Logan finally decide to head out on a date, they find themselves in the middle of gun fire and taken as hostages. This fast paced, nail biting thriller had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
I have not read the first two books in the series and now want to circle back and read those.
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the early release!

Sara Driscoll did not disappoint AGAIN. The book is set in NYC and in Grand Central Station has an edge of your seat excitement that you constantly are turning the page after page to see what happens next. There may be a little “smooching” going on as well in the book. Buy the book, you won’t be disappointed. If you enjoy the Irish family in Blue Bloods, you’ll love the Italian family of the Capello family.

NYPD hostage negotiator Gemma Capello and NYPD detective Sean Logan find themselves on the wrong end of the gun barrels in crowded Grand Central Station and then become anonymous hostages after secreting their police IDs. And that's just the first couple of chapters! Unputdownable!
I requested and received a free temporary uncorrected advance proof from Kensington Publishing | Kensington via NetGalley. Pub Date May 27, 2025
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Gemma Capello and Sean Logan are finally on a date strolling through Grand Central Terminal when they hear screams, automatic weapons firing and start to see bodies falling.
They have become part of a group of hostages. The terrorists are from a group called Sinister13.
Can Gemma use her negotiating skills in this stressed situation to save the hostages as well as herself and Sean?
A rollercoaster of a ride from start to finish. I was on the edge of my seat as I read and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. I felt like I was there and part of the action going through every tense filled moment with Gemma as I read.
I look forward to each book in this series.

Thank you NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and Sara Driscoll for the opportunity to read this intense story.

NYPD hostage negotiator Gemma Capello and SWAT sniper Sean Logan are cutting through the Grand Central
Terminal when it is taken over by members of a para-military group. One member of the group is wearing a suicide
vest which will limit the actions of responding law enforcement. Both must use their skills to keep the situation
from escalating and keep the hostages safe while hiding their identities.
Intense fast paced read that kept me turning the pages - another winning read in the series.
#TerminalImpasse #Kensington #NetGalley

I absolutely loved this latest NYPD Negotiators book; I am a huge fan of this series and this latest one did not disappoint! It was intense, suspenseful and impossible to stop reading! I hope this is a series that will continue the adventures of Gemma and Sean.

As expected this book is another hit by Sara Driscoll. It’s fast-paced with lots of emotional drama and was extremely hard to put down. Set in Grand Central Station in NYC the author does such a good job describing the area that even if you haven’t been there you know what it looks like. She also does an amazing job of describing the action taking place. Lots of tension was created when writing about the hostages and the hostage-takers as well as measures Gemma and Sean to keep themselves and the other hostages alive. If you like thrillers this book and this series should be on your TBR list. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Another hit with Gemma and her family. Having read all of the previous books about the NYPD Negotiators, I was hoping for more of the same. I got it. From the first page to the last, there is almost non-stop action and a touch of romance with the promise of more, I hope. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys suspense and a behind-the-scene look at police negotiations. I received an e-book from NetGalley in return for an unbiased review.

When shooters enter Grand Central Station and randomly shoot at innocent commuters Detectives Capello and Logan are among the hostages. They will face certain death if the shooters discover they are police. They need to use all their knowledge as NYPD officers to keep themselves and the hostages alive. The action in this book starts from the first and doesn’t let up. You won’t want to put this one down. The book,is part of a series but could easily be read as a stand alone. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

It's no surprise to anyone who knows me that I devoured Sara Driscoll's latest book, Terminal Impasse, as soon as I was able to sit down with it. (Hey, the flu was good for something after all!) And devour it, I did. First, I'm a HUGE shipper with every series I read, every show I watch, so of course I've been shipping Gemma Capello & Sean Logan since they first stepped onto the page together. They've had a rocky relationship that started before we met them, and it got even rockier by the end of the first book, Exit Strategy. They've worked together on two books since, Now, on book four, they've finally both come to terms with the past and have decided to try with basically a fresh start, but on their way to dinner, they're caught in a hostage situation in Grand Central Terminal. Their only saving grace? They're both in regular street clothes, so the three shooters don't have a clue that they're cops.

And those shooters don't waste any time, killing the two Grand Central cops and multiple civilians before taking over a dozen people, including Gemma and Sean, hostage with some very powerful guns and an explosive vest on the leader. It isn't long before Gemma is able to insert herself into the situation, doing it brilliantly in a way that lets her use her talents and skill as a hostage negotiator but keeping quiet the fact that she's a cop. Together, she and Sean work to get their teams the information they need to be able to resolve the situation...although that doesn't mean it goes smoothly or without more violence.

It's a heart-pounding, bite-your-lip, and edge-of-your-seat ride that kept me glued to the book from start to finish.

And my shipper heart is super happy now too! Thanks, Sara!

Be prepared to read to the end. Join these characters in a hostage situation in NYC, my favorite city...Don't try to put the book down. It is so suspenseful that it is a must read all at once. This talented author, a favorite, has written a page turner. Each page was another surprise...this was real life...this was fiction...was it a true story? The reader wonders...a hostage negotiator and her boyfriend are caught in a fire storm of bullets, while on a date...both work in stressful situations, but this one...the hostage takers had no qualms about killing their hostages...they had already killed many when they took over the scene. Try this...you won't be sorry. Thanks Netgalley.

The story of a police hostage negotiator actually taken hostage. It was an interesting plot with good characters.