My first Freida McFadden and THE PLOT TWIST>>>

Brb...Running to go get more.

Narrated by Nora, the surgeon/daughter of a serial killer whose patients start turning up dead is so intriguing and I was absolutely captivated. SO much tension and suspension, I just had to know what was coming next!

Freida is the best!

Teenage daughter, her father is “working” in the basement however is he really working or is he…..killing???? Fast forward to her being an adult another murder has happened….. is her father out of prison and at it again or is there a copycat on the run.

One of the best of Freidas! RUN and read it today!

What a twist!

3.75 stars

The Locked Door is a compulsively readable psychological thriller about a prominent surgeon who happens to be the daughter of a notorious serial killer. When her patients start dying, she becomes a suspect. Is she her father’s daughter, or is there more going on than meets the eye?

Narrated by Nora, I was drawn into her story immediately. She is cold and not wholly likable, but something about her made me want to know more. She has a strong voice, and there are some layers to her character.

The timeline alternates between the present and Nora's childhood. Both timelines are crucial to understanding not only Nora’s background but also to understand her personality.

The chapters are short. There are a lot of red herrings, and I was invested in finding out what is going on with Nora. The tension and suspense develop as Nora’s story progresses, and I was thrown by the twist.

On the downside, there is some repetition and some plot/character development needed.

As a seasoned thriller reader, I thought I knew where this book was headed. I was so happy that I was wrong. This was my first book by McFadden, and I can understand why she is so popular. I look forward to reading more books by her in the future.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Poisonwood Press.

Sigh, thought I could now count with Freida for popcorn thrillers but literally NOTHING happened here. If you want to know what the book is about and now it ends, quite literally just read the first 3 chapters and the last 2. This is quite a problem that I had/have with a well known KU author because they always tell all in the last few chapters.
SHOW, DON’T TELL!!

Fortunately, I think this is an old republished Freida book because the writing is quite basic, very readable, so not a dig towards her at all, but it does feel like and older work compare to her newest hits.

All in all, not a fan, not a hater, just a bored reader with this one.

I really enjoyed this book! This was the first that I’ve read by this author, and it did not disappoint. This is perfect for spooky season. This book kept me on my toes as the story unfolded, and I kept wondering how it was going to resolve. There is a twist, which is similar to many thrillers, and the twist does make sense. Sometimes twist don’t make sense, but this one was good.

The Locked Door is an unputdownable psychological thriller about a respected surgeon who also happens to be the daughter of a serial killer. When her patients start dying with the same M.O. as her father, she becomes a suspect.
Narrated by Nora, it alternates between two timelines, revealing layers of her complex and possibly inherited personality. Nora has become withdrawn and a bit cold towards others, keeping her true identity a secret.
There are lots of moments where you’re fooled into thinking it’s one person but the twist revealed at the end makes you scratch your head, thinking, “How’d I miss that?”

Spoiler Alert! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻




The cat 🐈‍⬛ saves the day!

Freida McFadden does it again. She is such a powerhouse of a writer it is actually insane to me. She writes Thrillers that shock me every time, and this was no different. I just adore her books- and I never see the end coming! This is another 5 star read! Thriller lovers unite!

This was so creepy!
Our girl is a surgeon and the daughter of a serial killer. She also dealing with some things. I love her. I am scared of her.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This scared the shiz out of me! I wanted her to hurt these men but I was also terrified of this woman. I didn't want to put the book down because I had to know what was coming next. I had the worst anxiety!
I love this author but I never want to meet her. This is witchcraft!
I had the worst nightmares last night.

Not my first McFadden book, nor my last. She does a great job writing a popcorn thriller that is fast, easy to read, bingeable with a good storyline.

Nora grew up in a house where the door to the basement was always locked. Eventually her father ends up in prison for life.

Fast forward to future and current time and Nora is a successful surgeon. But things begin to go awry as her past is sneaking up on her.

Thoroughly entertaining.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the complimentary e-copy.

This was a first time author for me and I have mixed feelings about this book. Sometimes it was exciting and brilliant other times it was slow and completely ridiculous. Its not the sort of book that will stay in my mind for long, easily forgettable. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Lots of twists and turns, I was suspicious of everyone at various points and enjoyed the twist at the end but sadly have read another book with a similar twist recently so saw it coming. Still a good read though.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book. Freida McFadden is one of my favorite thriller authors. This book intrigued me from the first page, but as it went on I guess I got a bit bored. Its not because of the writing, I personally love Ms. McFadden's writing style, but more because I have read books with the same plot as this. Also because I have read so many of Freida's newer books that have amazed me to no end. I admit, though, that the Plot twist caught me off guard. If there's anything to be sure about, its that Freida McFadden makes a killer ending.

I received an e-book copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Let me preface my review by stating I really really enjoyed McFadden's book The Housemaid. So naturally, I went in with high hopes. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed with this one.

To me, the book feels like it was written just for the sake of writing something. The premise had so much promise; daughter of an evil serial killer who fears she might share more with her father than just her DNA. Sounds like a slam dunk! Unfortunately, this book falls flat.

It seems to follow a template, there are suspects and strange events happening followed by the twist to rival all twists. Sounds like every run of the mill thriller. The final reveal is more like a day time soap opera which leaves you very dissatisfied.

There were definitely more angles and aspects to explore, and why the author failed to even touch upon them is beyond me. This is why I think this book was written just because.. or perhaps there was a tight deadline.

If you really want to enjoy this author, I suggest you read The Housemaid. This one is mediocre at best. The only pros would be that it is a fast read with nice short, concise chapters

Nora lived a normal life until the police showed up to arrest her father, the notorious handyman killer.  Now, years later, Nora has worked hard to move past her traumatic childhood.  She's become a successful surgeon, lives a quiet life alone, and has changed her last name. Everything is going well until one of her patients is murdered, following the same pattern as the handyman killer.  Has someone found out Nora's dark secret?

In typical Frieda fashion, I wasn't really sure how this was going to end.  I was questioning who was murdering these people up until the end of the book.  I was even wondering if Nora herself could be the murderer and take after her father.  She seemed a bit unreliable at times and engaged in a lot of antisocial behavior.  She was also so adamant she was NOT like her father, that it seemed like maybe she was trying to convince herself.  There were other people who could've also potentially been the killer, so a lot of red herrings to sort through.  While I started to feel like Nora was too obvious, I was having a hard time narrowing down who it could actually be.  The ending was a surprise to me. Although I'm not completely sure it was believable, she definitely went for the shock value.  This was an enjoyable thriller and one you should check out, especially if you enjoy Frieda McFadden's books. 

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you Netgalley for this free book. This book has been published since 2021 and it's okay. I love reading new books but I expect that this book is coming out soon.

The Locked Door by Freida McFadden is a suspense book and I love it. The plot, the characters, and the writing are all good. The main character here is Nora and I like her. She works as a surgeon and she has a lot of people saved. The book was good and I would love to try Freida McFadden's books:)

The Locked Door 3.5/5 ⭐️
This book was enjoyable, but I didn’t absolutely love it! I never saw the plot twist so it got me, and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I don’t think this is my favorite from her by far but it was okay! The chapters were short and quick and I did love that about the book! I wasn’t to thrilled about how it swapped from present day Nora and past Nora, but I just couldn’t keep up at times! I had to reread a lot to try to remember what was happening! I think this is a good book and will definitely be recommending to people!

Frieda McFadden is my new favorite Author! I devoured her books this summer and this new one does not disappoint! Could not put this book down! A back and forth thriller where you aren't really sure who is the victim until the end! Each character is flawed, and maybe not exactly what you think they are! Don't make any early assumptions with this one!I can't wait for her next book and am so appreciative of the advanced readers copy!

This is my third Freida McFadden book and I devoured it! It had me from the start.

The story follows Nora, whose father is a notorious serial killer currently serving a life sentence. She’s fought to make herself a great life by becoming a successful surgeon and keep her troubled past behind her. However, things take a turn as someone is recreating his signature murders and the police soon set their sights on Nora.

There were so many twists and the ending was not something I was expecting! Just as I was leaning one way, Freida throws in another twist! She had me on my toes. The story does not disappoint!

Thank you Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Every single book I’ve read just keeps getting better and better.

It took me till 90% of me going back and forth trying to figure out who did it. I for sure thought I was correct with every single guess.. great book!

Freida McFadden does it again. There is a reason why she is my favorite thriller author. Every book I read from her is in one sitting. Although I did feel that this book was a bit similar to her most recent release, The Coworker, I still was shocked by the end with all the twists and turns. I cannot wait for her next release!