Freida McFadden is my favorite thriller author and this book was just as addicting as her others! I will say, the beginning felt a bit slower to me than most of her others, but if definitely picked up about half way through. This was also the first of her books (I’ve read almost all of them) that I guessed one of the plot twists in. I don’t think it took away from my enjoyment though, as it was still super entertaining and the other twists shocked me. Overall, a fun reading experience and got me out of my slump! Will continue to read anything she writes.

Every Freida book I read makes me want to go on a thriller binge, and this book did the same.

While it took me a little to get into, at about the 40% mark things starting coming together and I was hooked.

In pure Freida fashion, I thought I had it all figured out…only to have my theory kind of happen but not in the way I thought it would happen and then it was blown wide open.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers and a wild ride, I think you will enjoy this in one sitting.

This is another fabulous Frieda McFadden book, full of interesting, quirky characters and twisty plots!
The story revolves around two women in an office, who sit in adjacent cubbies.
Natalie is the beautiful and popular superstar sales rep, and Dawn is the quiet, awkward, turtle obsessed accountant. The two are not exactly friends, but when Dawn fails to show up for work, it’s Natalie who looks for her.
Thus begins the bizarre events surrounding Dawn’s disappearance.
There are several “suspects” which keep the reader guessing. Of course, there are several twists as well, before the exciting ending and epilogue!
Thank you, NetGalley and Poisoned Pen publishers for the ARC and the opportunity to review this book!
5 stars!!

This was my first thriller and from start to finish I was absolutely enthralled. For all of part one, I was boomeranging on who I thought was behind the “murder” of Dawn. I found myself speculating every detail, and trying to find any possible Easter egg, or foreshadowing so I could solve the mystery myself. The twists and turns of this book did not stop coming, and I can 100% say with certainty, that I did not expect that ending. I devoured this book in one sitting and will without a doubt be reading more of this authors work.

Amazing!!!!

Not far into the book, I was like this is totally gonna end up being “this”. And it was. BUT it wasn’t! Freida seems to have intentionally written this book for you to think you’ve got it all figured out. And you do. Until you don’t lol. Seriously, how many twists or “but wait, there’s more” moments can a book have??? And I’m not mad at a single one of them.

This book is a must read! A fun roller coaster of a ride that I’m sad ended so soon.

Wow!! This was book was SO GOOD! I’ve been on a Freida binge so getting an early copy of one of her newest books was such a shock but perfectly timed. I was wanting something fresh from her and this was it! I loved the many plot twists and that despite that it was super easy to keep up with the plot. I loved the dual timelines in this book and the email formatting within the book, too. I found it a bit obnoxious when we had to read pages and pages and info on turtles but I understand that was for to give us an idea of this characters obsession with them. I just found myself getting really sleepy during those parts, LOL.

Other than that, the plot development was great. There was something chilling about the internal monologue of Natalie even though she isn’t meant to be creepy in this book. I just still feel like I don’t believe everything she’s said in the book, I’ve got trust issues… what can I say?

Freida does it again!!

This book kept me hooked the whole time, definitely one that I would have read in one sitting if I was able to!

This story follows Natalie, the leading sales person at Vixed, beloved by many, typical popular girl, everyone loves her. But she isn’t always the nicest girl in the office.

Dawn is a little strange, different some would say. But she’s set to make some friends at Vixed, Natalie being one of them.

One day, Natalie received and email that Dawn needs to speak with her, but Dawn never shows. Natalie becomes concerned with Dawns whereabouts, and begins to investigate. It doesn’t take long for Natalie to discover that Dawn had secrets, and these secrets harboured something (or someone) sinister enough to kill.

This book had me changing my guesses constantly, and whenever I thought I was onto something, my theory would change. Highly recommend this one for all thriller fans!

Freida McFadden never disappoints! Her latest book, The Coworker is a fast paced suspense thriller with twists and turns on every page! I could not read this book fast enough and I was kept guessing until the very last sentence of the very last page. Freida McFadden is the master of “I didn’t see that coming!”

I couldn't put it down! It had me guessing - I have my hunches but then, as I read on, I start to think again. Highly recommended for Thriller fans - I 've heard a lot about Freida McFadden, and she really doesn't disappoint! I see another highly requested book, soon in our area.

The Coworker
Frieda McFadden
☆☆☆☆☆
8/29/23
Poisoned Pen Press

Dawn Schiff is always precise and timely in everything that she does. One morning, Natalie notices that her strange coworker Dawn has not shown up to work. Then there's the phone call. Suddenly, Natalie finds herself tied to Dawn in a way she never expected. Dawn was murdered, and Natalie is a suspect.

I have never been disappointed by Frieda McFadden. I was not sucked into the story right away like I usually am, but this book is still worth reading for sure. I always try to figure out the twists, and while I was correct about one suspicion, it went way deeper than my initial thought. I don't think I'll be able to look at or talk about turtles again without thinking of this book. Fantastic as always, I am consistently recommending all the Frieda books I have read thus far. This one will be no different.

A HUGE thank you to Poisoned Pen Press (THANK YOU MANDY) for approving me to read and review The Coworker before it comes out! Purchase this book on or after August 29th. It's a great read!

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Dawn is an accountant at vixed, a vitamin supplement company. she never says the right thing, is obsessed with turtles, has no friends, and is always exactly on time. when Dawn doesn’t show up one morning, it worries her coworker Natalie, the beautiful and popular top sales rep at the company. Natalie then receives a strange and scary phone call from a blocked number. Natalie finds herself tied to Dawn and trying to figure out where she is. it becomes a twisted game of cat and mouse trying to figure out who’s the real victim…. and figure out who hates Dawn enough to want to kill her?

i’ve read a lot of frieda’s work and this is by far my favorite! the way this was executed was perfect - the chapters with the emails have great insight, and the present day ones kept me on my feet. while i was able to guess one small plot twist, i didn’t guess any of the overarching ones, and in true Frieda fashion, i was shocked! i loved the ending of this, the pace of it, and everything about it. Frieda knocked it out of the park with this one!

Wow ok. Where to start! In typical Freida McFadden style you are sucked in from the very first page. I can't say too much without giving it away except it won't be what you think and then and some. I thought I had it figured out so many times and then BAM! Honestly had whiplash with the twists in this and don't even get me started on the Epilogue.
Ten stars off me

The Coworker by Freida McFadden was another quick read that was so enjoyable. The twists are wonderful, when I go to Part 2 of the book I was in complete shock I was not expecting what happened. Then the additional twists that were added especially at the end it was pure perfection for me. If you love a fast-paced, multiple twists thriller definitely get this one when it comes out on August 29th. I know Freida isn't for everyone but I personally love her books.

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

Freida McFadden never disappoints!
The Coworker by Freida McFadden is an incredible binge-worthy and fast paced book…. and every twist made my jaw drop! One of my favorites for sure.

Let me say that Fredia McFadden has done it again!👑👑

So many secrets and so many twists!!! I thought I had it figured out but I was totally wrong!😳🤯 Totally lured me in and blindsided me yet again with the ending. Another amazing psychological thriller! I binge read this one in a day.

I was thoroughly entertained by the characters in this book. The office barbie, Natalie👠, with her perfect sales, top in the company, the awkward accountant, Dawn🧮, who is obsessive and possibly on the spectrum. When Dawn doesn't arrive to work one morning it is a little concerning to her coworker who then gets an alarming phone call☎️. Is Dawn in trouble or is Natalie?

This book was an easy read that left me wanting more at every turn. Thank you for allowing me to get the advanced copy! I look forward to what you will be releasing next and hopefully very soon! 🐢🐢

Reviewed on Goodreads and in Facebook groups! I will continue to share my review!!

This was one of my favorite Freida McFadden books. I loved the story and it grabbed my attention right from the beginning. I also enjoyed reading it because every workplace has its own drama, and that's certainly true of the office portrayed in this story.

I didn't think there were any slow points in the book. There were a lot of twists and I like how the author mixed it up with some letters from the characters in the book. And holy moly the twists. I thought I had it figured out, but once again the author has me fooled.

I couldn’t put it down. Except for the prologue, I read it one day.

Dawn is a perfectionist, bordering on obsessive person. She is punctual and unsociable, but longs to have someone she can call a friend. She is obsessed with turtles. Not land turtles, sea turtles.
Natalie, who works in the next door cubicle is a popular, outgoing and beautiful woman. She is surprised when Dawn is late for work, and takes a call in Dawn's cubicle and hears Dawn plead to be helped.
Natalie doesn't realise how entwined her life is to Dawn's, and how her life will change when she is accused of an unspeakable deed.

It is difficult to describe this book without giving away any spoilers. But it is totally engrossing, as all of Freida McFadden's books are, with wicked twists and turns.
I can never predict any of the twists in Freida's books, but I did in this one.
The main characters were thoroughly unlikeable, self absorbed and selfish. Perfect characters for a thriller!

Thanks to Netgalley, and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Freida can do no wrong in my eyes! All her books are an easy 5/5 ⭐️

I absolutely hated the characters in the best way! I loved how she twists her characters and you almost never see it coming!

This book is a perfect example of how our past can haunt us!

First things first! I loved it! The set up of this book was easily a page turner. The POV switched between Natalie in the present, and emails that Dawn had sent to various people months before her murder. I binged this so quickly (which is no surprise for me and a Freida McFadden book). The emails were my favorite because dawn was so WEIRD and I loved it 😂.

I would say that this was a bit less twisty than her other books, the ending wasn’t as wild as I thought it would be. But, the entire book was such a fun listen. There was enough going on that it really kept me intrigued, but not too much to where it was overwhelming. I felt this was equally character driven and plot driven, which is my favorite. I loved Dawn’s character. She was perfectly entertaining! 🥰🥰. Can’t wait to add the physical book to my collection when it releases!

Thanks so much to @NetGalley for the ALC!

I was chosen by Netgalley to be an ARC reader for this book. The writing draws you in as always with Freida McFaddens' works. The plot was good, I felt like the twists were too much for me. If you love Freida you will love this book!