Natalie & Dawn work together at Vixed. Dawn is a bit of an oddball and doesn’t have many friends and is obsessed with turtles! Natalie is beautiful and popular and everybody loves her. One day Dawn doesn’t show up for work and nobody knows where she is. Natalie receives a very worrying call at work and is worried something bad has happened to Dawn.
Where is Dawn and what was the unsettling call about?

A twisty suspenseful thriller full of secrets and lies that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, it kept me in suspense and wanting to find out more!

What a fun Freida romp! One thing about Freida is no matter what you think of the storyline or plausibility, it is always a fun read! The Coworker did not disappoint! Great twist, then another great twist, then another!

I really don't feel I can write any specifics about the characters or plot as it all reveals in the end.

I will say, this is a solid, fun read that surprises you in the end with what you thought you knew about 'the coworkers' 😉

Thank you to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. And of course Ms. McFadden for an enjoyable escape!

All hail the queen!! I love Freida McFadden and her newest book didn't disappoint. Twisty and riveting, I was delighted with this tale of calculated revenge...so clever and juicy! Dawn Schiff was as fascinating as Natalie was one dimensional, in the intentional and best way. Great characters and great book!

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

Dawn Schiff and Natalie Farrell couldn't be more different from one another. Dawn is orderly, perhaps a little too orderly; social graces don't come easily to her, and she finds the company she enjoys most of all is her own. Natalie is, for all intents and purposes, the reigning queen of their office--every bit as glamorous as she is successful.

And both women have a secret.

What starts out as an ordinary day at work ends in turmoil as Dawn fails to show up for her prompt 8:45am start time. Natalie thinks nothing of it as Dawn's cubicle phone continues to ring in her absence, but when she finally answers one of the calls, a faint voice answers her on the other end of the line,

"Help me."

And just like that, Freida McFadden--otherwise known as the sensation who gave us "The Housemaid" and "The Housemaid's Secret" is back--but unfortunately, she is far from better than ever. From first to final page, "The Coworker" read like an unfinished first draft, strewn with odd, ridiculous dialogue and plot holes so plentiful I almost wonder if McFadden could keep track of what she was writing. Having loved "The Housemaid" novels, I expected (as I'm sure other readers will as well) "the twist." In "The Coworker," this was so poorly executed it could do nothing to salvage the story. For readers looking for their next jaw-dropping thriller, know that I read this and now you don't have to! For readers whose loyalty to McFadden will compel them to read this anyways, know that you won't find even remnants of the heart-stopping mastery of "The Housemaid" here.

This book..... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! From the very first couple of pages, I was hooked! I couldn't put it down! Freida McFadden has such a way of keeping the reader engaged from the start. This particular book did not disappoint! It had it's moments of humor, it's twists, it's perfect spots of relatability, and did I mention the twists?! This is one that will go down as one of my favorites. It's a five star for me and I would highly recommend!

Freida does it again!!! I could not put this down. The way she is able to make you like and dislike characters and still need to know where the story goes is addicting. I thought I figured it out but I should know by now that you never know where her journey will take you! Highly recommended!!!

One of my favorite authors of the year. I read the housemaid and never looked back. I just read book after book of hers. What an awesome author she is. And this book is no different. It’s such a good book. Thank you for letting read the ARC.

Next to The Housemaid and Never Lie, this is one of the BEST and most BRILLIANT books that I’ve read by Freida. You love Natalie, you hate her, you love her again. Dawn is confusing, you feel for her, you hate her, you feel for her again. The men in Nat’s life are confusing and you’re rooting for them in your own way, while also trying to solve a murder. What will happen? Who is murdered? And who will be next? Who did it? Who will take the fall for it? This comes out on Tuesday! Be the FIRST in line for this amazing book!

She did it again!! Always kept me guessing. When I thought I knew who it was, as usual, I was completely wrong!

*** 3.5 STARS ***

You know why I love Freida McFadden’s books? Because they’re so easy to get through, very entertaining and the plot twists always manage to surprise me. I only recently discovered her books but then ended up reading four in the span of about ten days. So I was very excited when I got an advanced copy of her newest release The Coworker.

Just like her other books, this one was a very quick and fun read. If you’ve got some time on your hands, you can easily read this one in a single sitting. However, the reveal in this book didn’t actually surprise me too much. I had my theories and I turned out to be at least partly correct. There were a few details I didn’t guess beforehand, so I definitely still enjoyed reading this book but her other books I’ve read were definitely a bit better than this one.

This book was yet ANOTHER book I COULD NOT PUT DOWN. Once again, Freida knocks it out of the park. This book is about two co- workers, a beautiful popular outgoing woman and an awkward woman with an obsession of turtles that have a history even though they just met. Trust me in this one- TRUST NO ONE.

Frieda is a master of her craft. She knows how to keep us guessing. She gives us just enough to make us think we know what is going to happen and then she pulls the rug out from under our feet. The Coworker was unpredictable and had me hooked from the start. I couldn't put it down and finished it in one night.

Looking for a book you can’t put down? This is it! Loved his book! Had me guessing until the end! And wondering about MY co-workers! Natalie is concerned when her co worker Dawn doesn’t show up for work. Dawn is meticulous with her schedule and never shows up late, always eats lunch at the same time, etc. Natalie goes looking for Dawn after she misses an important meeting at work. Nothing is what it seems! I don’t want to give any spoilers except to say read this…you won’t be disappointed. Thank you to net galley and the publisher for an ARC of this book

Freida has done it again! 👏 The twists and turns were everything I had hoped for when it comes to a Freida book. Once again I thought I had it all figured out and bam...wrong! I could not put this book down and I am already ready for the next Freida book! Kudos to you Frieda McFadden on another amazing page turner!!!

The Coworker by new to me author F. McFadden, published by Sourcebooks, PPenPress, is a mystery thriller of its finest.
2 female maincharacters, workplace story, gives all thze feels.
Dawn Shiff is an accountant, a bit ocd til trhe day she doesn't show up at her work.
Her coworker Natalie Farrell picks up her phone, hearing help me and a dropping call.
So she's off investigating.
The story has a great pace, the storyline is exquisit, and the ned, I couldn't have dreamed of this ending.
The story jumps between past and present, what I'm not a great fan of, but here it's very fitting. A fantastic read.

Wow! There should be a warning label.

Read The Coworker at your own risk!! Be prepared to ignore all adult responsibilities and stay up all night because you have to finish it in one sitting. It did not disappoint!

Thank you, Freida McFadden, Poison Press Publishing, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in return for an honest review.

Freida never disappoints!!
This by far has been my favorite books of her. I have read about 5 books of her this month & this one just had me in a loop!

This was such a fast-paced thriller! I sat down and started reading and I couldn’t put it down until it was finished. I am always shocked at the endings. I I never guess what is going to happen in the end. I can’t wait to read more from Freida!

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the arc of this book.

Freida McFadden writes relentlessly paced novels and The Coworker is no different. I had whiplash trying to figure out what the hell was going on, and I’m not sure I’ve ever read characters I’ve hated more, but I do feel like McFadden has a knack for writing frustrating characters. But this is a tale as old as time- revenge- served up in a wild way.

If you like McFadden’s other books, you’ll like The Coworker. If you want a fast-paced thriller, you’ll love this.

Many thanks to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own.

I am a Freida fan so I was happy when I was granted the ARC. Unfortunately, another reader posted a spoiler in a Facebook group so I knew (for the most part) what was coming. Usually, I can't figure out the twists, but this time, it was a given. I still enjoyed the story though! I rated down 1 star because there was just TOO much about the turtles.