Freida always hits the mark. Well-paced, intriguing through every word and incredibly captivating, The Inmate is another great Freida book. Highly recommend whether you’re a seasoned thriller reader or new to the genre.

4.5 - There is something about Freida's books that just make me fly through them. For some reason, I can't seem to ever put them down and this book is exactly the type of easy mystery I was looking for. There were parts of this book I thought were kinda far-fetched and I was taken out of the text (like who did it at the end) but the last chapter, wow. She always finds a way to mix it up and I am never bored by her books. I would recommend to anyone looking for their next mystery read and something they can easily finish within 24 hours! Can't wait to read her next book.

This was not my favorite McFadden book. Based on other McFadden books I've read, I went into The Inmate knowing there would be a plot twist that is usually way off base from what you would expect. Except, I saw this twist coming a mile away! I think that took away from my enjoyment of this story.

I don't want to spoil the story for those who may enjoy it, it just was not for me. I will gladly pick up other Freida McFadden books but this one wasn't for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Inmate is a stand alone book by Freida McFadden.

This book alternates between the present and the past and is told from the perspective of Brooke. Present day Brooke has a 10 year old son, is 28 years old, and works at the local prison where her ex boyfriend Shane is for life for trying to kill her. 11 years ago Brooke is head over heels in love for the first time with her boyfriend Shane. 5 of them go to Shane's place because his mom is out of town and they want to have some fun but there is a storm and then their friends start being murdered one by one. Shane goes to prison for life for the murders as well as attempted murder of Brooke.

This book was absolutely crazy, twisty, fast paced, and I didn't know what was going to happen next. highly recommended!

This book is by far my favorite of Freida McFadden's books. It is thrilling, there is some romance, suspense, and so much more. I always read her books like drinking fresh water after a hot day! I could not get enough of this book and recommend it to everyone who let's me tell them about it!

What can we really say about Freida's mysteries? She does it again and again. You get sucked into the character build up and assume your understanding of the story will end in one particular fashion but the next thing you know she throws in the slippery towel and you glide right into a whole other ending you never expected. If you're looking for an excellent thriller, this is your bet. Honestly though any of Freida's books will do the same for you. So juicy, so good! I want more!

After the death of her parents, Brooke moves back to the small town of Raker, where she grew up to start fresh with her 10 year old son. The dual timeline switches between the horrific night 11 years ago and the present as she starts her new job as a nurse practitioner at the maximum security prison just 45 minutes away.

This was my 2nd book that I've read by Freida McFadden. The Coworker being the first. The Inmate is easily a contender of being one of my fave thrillers of 2024. It is soo bingeable, fast-paced, and full of unexpected twists and turns I could not put it down.

Thank you netgalley and poisoned pen press for an arc.

“As the prison doors slam shut behind me, I question”

Wow!! I’m impressed to be honest. I don’t think I was expecting for this book to be this good. In this thriller I think you can find everything you need to keep a reader engaged and entertained. It was getting a bit predictable at a certain point but the. The author turned the story upside down. At the end, the finale could have been predicted but, at least for me, it wasn’t the case. I’m pleasantly surprised by the outcome of my reading of this book. Especially considering this is my first one from this author. But I think that after finishing this one, I can easily see myself reading another!!

“But he can't be telling the truth. Because if he is, the man who tried to strangle me all those years ago is still out there.”

After listening to One by One for free on Audible, I decided I needed to try more by Freida McFadden and I am absolutely pleased with that decision. This book was quite the adventure. Filled with twist after twist and unlimited drama, The Inmate takes the reader on a wild ride through two separate timeliness. The initial timeline following Brooke getting a job as a nurse practitioner at a prison that houses Shane, the man who attempted to murder her 10 years prior and is the father to her 11 year old son. And the later introduced timeline that explores exactly what happened that fateful night where all of her friend's lives changed. Nothing could have prepared me for the mind boggling ride Freida would take me on, watching all the action unfold and enduring an ending that would leave me speechless.

Special thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest rate and review.

Maybe I’m just so used to giving McFadden’s books 1 or 2 stars, but I’m going to give this one 3 stars?? I just had such a blast reading it. It's absolutely wild and you must suspend your disbelief. It's so far fetched, but I just let myself lean into that. I tore through this book in a day. The main character is a Dumb WomanTM, but that seems to be McFadden's speciality. I'm sorry, but these women never see anything coming!!! Or think critically! I also thought the line writing was a lot better than in her other books?

The inmate was one of my first Frieda McFadden books and reading again is why I love her writing. Freida's books are always fast pace. I did not expect the plot twist the first time I read the book. I did get annoyed with the Brooke but over all I did understand her. This book was a five star for me as I didn't see the plot twist coming. Freida McFadden never disappoints.

Freida is the Queen of Twists! I could not stop reading this book!! I think this might now be my favorite Freida book! At least for now….

The narrator is an unreliable source, which was frustrating but allowed for the twists to be very twisty!!

If you are a fan of who-dunnits and twisty books… this one is for you!!

i received this book from Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion and review. i was thoroughly surprised by this book. I didn’t love the first plot twist but that last few seconds of the book sealed the deal for me!

Keep your knickers on because this story is going to make you doubt yourself repeatedly. Just when you think you know who really tried to kill Brooke ten years ago, Ms. McFadden does a right turn and all you thought you knew is turned on its head. When the the truth is revealed you are left in shock. Bravo to this can't put down book, author never disappoints.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

A good read, very intense and very thrilling I enjoyed this one. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Another great one from Freida McFadden! The storyline is original, the plot is intense, and just when you think you’ve got it figured out, she takes you on a twisted ride. Five stars!

The Inmate by Freida McFadden.
As a new nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, Brooke Sullivan is taught three crucial rules:  Treat all prisoners with respect.Never reveal any personal information. Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates. But nobody knows that Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary's most notorious and dangerous inmates.
Omg. A brilliant read. I love this author. This was twisty and gripping. I did like Brooke. I thought I had it but boy was I wrong. What a double twist. Completely threw me. I read in one sitting as I couldn't put it down. Freida can certainly tell a tale and blow your mind with it. I can’t wait for her new one. She is quickly becoming my favourite author. I would definitely recommend this book. 5*.

Ok. Here we go. Freida is a master manipulator of her readers. This is yet another one of her books where she takes the reader by the hand, leads the reader one way, and then – boom, turns out, they were never walking to begin with.
Really, it is insane how this lady can write her twists.

This was one of those books where you have to wait until the end to completely enjoy it.
I was not a fan of the FMC. I felt like she just didn't make good choices and wasn't very smart. It seemed like she didn't think things through enough and was always second-guessing herself. I felt like she made a huge mess of things because she didn't take the time to think properly about them.
The only truly likable character for me was Josh. The epilouge was my favorite part. I love how it ended with things from his point of view. As soon as I saw that, I figured out what had happened.
The reason why I ended up loving this book was because of the end. I feel like the whole time I was reading, I was rolling my eyes at the FMC. When I got to the end, it all came together so well.
I thought I had guessed the twist, but I was so wrong. It was like twistception!
A few things I didn't like: there were a few loose ends. The author would mention things,but wouldn't go back to them.
I really liked how she incorporated the prison system into the story and I would have liked to see more. The FMC was trying to advocate for the prisoners medical rights, which was so interesting, but then it just stopped.
Overall, I would recommend this if you are looking for a quick thriller read with a wow ending!

The Inmate is my favorite Freida McFadden book so far. The plot is so good! I got swept up in the story and couldn't put it down.

Did our protagonist, Brooke, make the best decisions? No. Did she have any type of survival skills? Not one iota. Listen, Brooke is the type of girl who when she sees a red flag, she runs towards it. While that may frustrate some readers, I found it to be an entertaining and ensnaring cat and mouse chase reminiscent of the 90s-00s thriller movies that I love.

Freida does this thing where she makes you think you've figured it out, but then she will hit you with another twist that you won't see coming, and that's exactly what she did here with The Inmate. It's like riding on a corkscrew roller coaster. And wow, that final twist was juicy!

Thank you Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Freida McFadden for the eARC.