Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others.

This was a fast-paced psychological thriller that will get you hooked with its dark and twisted plot. The story revolves around Dr. Nora Davis, whose chilling family secret resurfaces after years of being locked away. With all the unpredictable twists that Frieda is typicallt known for, the ending will leave you breathless!

You can't go wrong with Freida McFadden! Her books are entertaining and always have a twist you will never see coming. You'll think you have it figured out and then by the end you're shocked that it was the person you never even suspected. The Locked Door follows Nora whose father is a convicted serial killer. Nora has started over with a new name (and is a respected surgeon. When her patients start being murdered as her father used to kill his victims, Nora can't figure out what is going on. Is her father somehow out of prison without her knowledge? Is this a copycat? Read to find out the truth. You won't be disappointed.

A good premise. I enjoy books that have flashbacks along the way to help untangle the truth. As always, a quick paced enjoyable thriller.

Thank you for my e arc!

This wasn’t the best thriller. It had me questioning everyone, and I really thought the killer was the other doctor in her practice. I thought the ending was rushed and didn’t make sense to me. The long lost sister just wasn’t realistic.

This book gave me so many chills, and kept me guessing. Nora Davis (Nierling) grew up the child of a serial killer father who has been sentenced to 18 life sentences for his murders. Nora Davis is a successful surgeon, and has tried to put her inherited traits from her dad and traumatic childhood behind her; but then, two bodies of patients she's performed surgeries on turn up dead, in the same fashion that her father killed his victims. Detectives think Nora is following her father's serial killer footsteps. Nora discovers that some is out to get her and frame her, but who and why? The person out to frame her is someone Nora never expected. At the end, there's a family secret exposed that Nora didn't see coming. At the end, Nora does find her own slice of happiness. This is a classic thriller from Freida McFadden that will leave you captivated.

I enjoyed reading The Locked Door. When I started reading I was sure I had read this plot before. Some searching on Amazon tells me the book was published in 2021. I guess it must have been reworked and newly released. I liked the plot and characters. I liked Nora and sympathized with her over her past. I thought I knew the ending but of course I didn't remember the twist at the end. I'm giving it four stars because I'm sure I had read it before.

4.5 stars for this one! I love Freida books they always keep you guessing right until the last minute!

Intense, scary and fun!! I loved this book just as I do with every one of this author's titles. I can't wait to read the rest of her catalogue!

I'm late jumping on the Freida train but her books have not disappointed and there is always a twist at the end that has you second guessing what you just read which I love!

Nora Davis is a surgeon who loves her job. Besides working at a hospital she co-owns a practice with someone she went to medical school with. The practice is the perfect little knit tight family that all get along and enjoy each other each day! However Nora has a secret. Twenty-six years ago her father was sentenced to 18 lifetimes in prison for murdering 18 women. His victims had blue eyes and brown hair, he severed their hands and was know as “the handyman”. After he was as arrested Nora’s grandma raised her and she didn’t make any contact with him ever no matter how many letters he sent her. Nora had her last name changed when she was younger so no one knows who her father is and it wouldn’t destroy her life. Nora’s patients two of them with blue eyes and brown hair have been murdered with their hands severed. Who could be doing this? Is the handy man back or are we dealing with someone who’s trying to get to Nora and kill her next? You’ll have to check this one out to find out!

Twisty and freaky, the perfect Frieda thriller! Her books are always so good and have you hooked from the beginning. I thought I knew who the killer was till about 65% into the book and the twists and turns kept coming! I was blown away with the ending the just how the book came full circle. This one was on my kindle netgalley shelf for far too long 🙈🙈 I read almost the entire book on my plane ride, it was that good! Highly recommend this one - another well done Frieda book!

⭐️ 3 ⭐️

The Locked Door

Plot:
As a child, Nora Davis was oblivious to the horrific acts her father committed in their basement. Now, decades later, she is a successful surgeon who has kept her father's criminal past a secret. But when a young patient is murdered in the same brutal fashion as her father's victims, Nora finds herself in danger. Someone is framing her for a serious crime, and while the police have no evidence against her, Nora’s dark family secret remains hidden—at least, until they investigate her basement.

Thriller | Mystery

My Thoughts:
I really wanted to like this after loving Never Lie. But this book just didn’t hit the spot for me. It seemed all over the place and a tad boring at times. I didn’t connect with the plot and the suspect was pretty clear from the moment the character was introduced. Eh,.

The Locked Door by Freida McFadden is another hit from the best selling thriller author. I was instantly drawn into the life of the main character. It made me wonder, how would I react if I was in her shoes? I would probably be afraid to get close to people too. I f0und her character to be very realistic and relatable. I liked the flashbacks to her childhood and her father.
There were a lot of shocking twists, that I didn't seeing coming. I did not figure out who the killer was and I was not expecting to find out that the main character helped commit a murder of her own. Another hit from Freida McFadden!

Another easy to read page turner by Freida! The whole time you’re not sure what’s really going on or if the main character, Nora has gone off the deep end. Overall, I thought the story was a bit unoriginal but I definitely was hooked enough to keep reading. In true Frieda fashion I didn’t see the big twist coming!

The Locked Door is a classic twisty and completely engrossing thriller from the iconic Freida McFadden. When Nora was young she was completely blindsided by her father being arrested and convicted of killing women in the basement of their home. Nora grew up to be a successful surgeon but she leads a very quiet and lonely life. However, things are turned upside down when one of her female patients is found murdered in the same manner that her dad used.

This story is told in dual timelines which helped build the suspense and mystery of what was going to happen next. The side characters in this book were well done and added layers of intrigue and possibilities. Not only are the police investigating the link between Nora but an ex boyfriend from college has recently stumbled back into her life bringing a whole host of issues.

The short and quick pacing of this book made it the perfect weekend read. McFadden has the great ability of writing stories that completely suck the reader in until the very last page.

Frieda McFadden has done it again!

A book that you just can't put down to get through all of the twists and turns!

This was the first book I read by Freida McFadden. As an avid reader of mysteries and thrillers, I can usually guess the ending of a book not too long after I've started it. The Locked Door really surprised me. At first, I thought I knew what was happening but then there was a crazy plot twist I didn't see coming. Some readers might find this novel a bit disorienting, but I enjoyed every minute!

Awesome book. Loved the character development! It was intriguing, kept my interest throughout the story line. Love me some Freida McFadden books

Definitely will be keeping my eye out for her other books. Thank you Freida McFadden, Poison Pen Press, and Netgalley for this book in exchange for a review.

Freida McFadden’s "The Locked Door" delivers a gripping narrative, showcasing her engaging writing style that keeps readers hooked. The novel explores Nora Davis’s internal turmoil as she navigates the repercussions of her father’s horrific crimes. McFadden’s prose is accessible and fast-paced, though it leans towards predictability in its plot twists. The mystery surrounding the copycat murders and the threat of Nora being framed add suspense, but some developments can be anticipated.

Nora's complex emotions about her father's past—shame, fear, and the drive to distance herself from his legacy—are well portrayed, adding depth to her character. Her desperate attempts to keep her secret and the tension between her public persona and hidden fears create a compelling psychological backdrop. While the story is engaging, its predictability slightly detracts from the overall impact. Nonetheless, "The Locked Door" provides an intriguing look at a woman grappling with a dark heritage, making it a worthwhile read despite its more straightforward elements.

Fast paced and easy to follow. Another twisty thriller by FMF. I can see why everyone has her as an auto buy!