Another great read from Freida McFadden! Every book I’ve read from her is a fun and fast paced ride. She’s now become an auto-buy author for me.

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press, NetGalley and the author for the advanced digital copy.

Thanks to NetGalley for the free Kindle copy of the inmate by Freida McFadden in exchange for an honest review.

Brooke is a nurse and single mom who has returned to her hometown after an absence of 11 years following a terrible crime that traumatized her and sent her boyfriend to the prison where she now works. While her testimony landed him there, is he really guilty? Did she make a terrible mistake? Or is this just one more manipulation by a devious criminal?

While not my favorite of this author’s, this mystery with a dual timeline kept me engaged, and I appreciated the twist at the end. Four stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for a copy of this book.

This story had me on the edge of my seat the whole time, and I couldn’t put it down.

Brooke has just been hired as a nurse practitioner at a men’s maximum security penitentiary in her home town. We are dropped into the story on Brooke’s first day. She clearly does not want to be there, for more than the obvious reason. She knows an inmate, very well. After all, she’s the reason he’s there. She knows she must stay away for her own safety, but how could she when she’s the only one to treat her new patients? When he is escorted into her office, shackled and with some new injuries, she knows she can’t reveal too much, as she’s hiding a secret. But can she keep it from him?

There were so many little twists and turns that Freida does so well. This was a great book, probably my favourite from her. I would recommend to anyone looking for a fast-paced, quick and easy read.

Freida McFadden is the queen of fast-paced, addicting thriller reads. This one was no exception. The twists, the turns, the action. You never are able to see things coming and I am so here for it.

I did not finish this novel. While the story had a great deal of potential, I found the narrator to be infuriatingly naive, to the point her blindness to the men in her life and what was happening around her was unbelievable and completely ruined the story. I really struggled to make it to the end of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC of this book!

I gotta say I wasn’t impressed through the first three quarters of the book. It felt very predictable and I was almost sure I had it figured out. I was definitely ready to give it a three star review for “good writing but not great execution of the thriller promise”.

I was totally wrong - the last portion not only surprised me, but it also wrapped everything up in a way that felt believable, shocking, and interesting. McFadden is clearly an expert of the genre and I commend her for committing to a bunch of red herrings.

Definitely 5/5 for the thriller genre. Would highly recommend.

This is the fourth book I have read by Freida McFadden so I have come to expect a gripping psychological thriller with some unexpected twists in the tale and I wasn’t disappointed.
Brooke, the main character returns to her hometown after an 11 year absence to work as a nurse practitioner in a maximum security prison, where one of the inmates happens to be her ex and her 10 year old son’s father, Shane, who she testified against to put him away.
The plot flits from the present day to the fateful and tragic night 11 years before, when six young people went to a house party for fun, fun which quickly turned into a nightmare, resulting in Shane being jailed and Brooke leaving town. Now she is back, she has opened up a can of worms.
The book is fast paced and thunders along to a thrilling climax. There are many red flags, but Brooke is painfully slow on the uptake, I was expecting some twists, Freida McFadden is the queen of the twisty thriller, I will certainly want to read more of her other books as she writes twists like no other!
Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for sending me a copy of this book, I leave this my honest review voluntarily.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is my first Freida McFadden book. There were tons of twists and turns. Some that I expected but some that I would have never guessed! I’ll have to read more from her.

Oh wow, this book certainly had me on the edge of my seat throughout! So many twists and turns that had me guessing right to the last minute. I’ve read a few of Freida’s books so I knew I was in for a treat with this. Just a fabulous, gripping read. I’ll be recommending this to everyone.

I’m new to the Freida McFadden trend. This is the second book of hers I’ve read. It was an edge of your seat thriller. Lots of exciting twists and turns.

BROOKE she's a mother fr, i was BIG mad when i started feeling bad for Shane, but he's a menace so whatever. One thing about Mrs McFadden, she can write an epilogue! This book was as twisty as it was enjoyable!

This book was so good, I read it in one sitting. I thought I had it figured out and then I didn’t several times throughout the book. The twist at the end got me. I was not expecting that. I definitely would recommend this and all Freida McFadden books!

✨Book Review: The Inmate by Freida McFadden✨

I was kindly sent this book prior to release date by Poisoned Pen Press in exchange for an honest review. I have read quite a few Freida McFadden books in the past and absolutely love her thrillers so was super excited to read this one. The Inmate follows our main character Brooke who went through an extremely traumatic event years ago and has returned to the town of Raker and begins working at the prison where she comes face to face with her past. This book is dual time-line so you are following the story in present day and eleven years ago. I had a few theories on how this book was going to go and one of my theories was right but then turned out to be wrong😂🙈I was not expecting the plot twist at the end and (there is a further plot twist in the epilogue that I promise you will not see coming). Overall if you are in the mood for a psychological thriller to keep you guessing until the end, then definitely giving this book a go! Rating is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of The Inmate by Frieda McFadden.
Brooke moves home to her childhood home after her parents die in an accident with her 10 year old son. She is a NP and get a job at the Prison where her baby daddy is for murder and trying to murder her 11 years ago.

It starts out well but goes down hill after a while. Has some unbelievable things happen and Brooke just seems stupid.

While the ending was disappointing the epilogue was f$?;:ed up and creepy.

This novel held my attention the entire way. I can’t believe I started to actually feel sorry for Shane. Freida did not disappoint yet again.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I loved the fast pace of the book and never got bored while reading. There were a couple of genuinely surprising moments and I like when I don't see a twist coming.I did find the main character a little gullible at times and questionable with her decision making. I also found some aspects of the plot to be a little over the top, an overall enjoyable read for me and I would definitely want to read more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley for this arc! The Inmate was a great thriller that has an ending you won't expect. If you are a fan of Frieda McFadden this will not disappoint!

This twisty story is McFadden at her best!
Brooke Sullivan is a new nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, but she is there for more than a job.
She is there to speak to Shane Nelson, a notorious and dangerous inmate. Once her boyfriend, now a convicted killer, Brooke needs to know the truth of what happened that fateful night. But first, she has to get access to him.
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📖 The Inmate
Author: Freida McFadden
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Genre: thriller
Format: Kindle
Pages: 388
Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
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As always, Freida McFadden sucks you into the book and you can't stop reading until you're done with it. This is the sixth book I read by McFadden and I always think I know how it's going to end but no. She throws in a twist or turn, and I am shocked all over again. LOVED the epilogue!!

This book had by far the most insane ending I have read in a long time! It follows Brook, a registered nurse who moves back home after the death of her parents. She struggles to find a job, but finally lands one at the local men's prison. There, she must conform to the rules--never tell the prisoners details of your personal life. But, there is one prisoner there who already knows everything. Shane, Brook's highschool ex-boyfriend, is a prisoner, locked up due to Brook's testimony. Brook hasn't spoken to Shane since the night in highschool when he attempted to murder her at a party, but as the two begin to interact due to close proximity, she realizes that may not be the truth after all.

While I find the writing to be a little elementary and certain elements of the plot a little ridiculous/unbelievable, I still flew through this book! The short chapters, pacing, and plot twists were perfect. I can see why so many readers rave about this author!