This one was a quick read that I enjoyed. The characters were decent and the plotline was interesting. The plot twist was good for the most part, but did not feel necessary at the very end. The ending did kind of ruin it for me. Overall, I would recommend it, though.

3.5 stars. This definitely kept my attention and had me on edge the whole time trying to guess what would happen next. Great thriller to get lost in, but overall not super memorable.

Freida McFadden can do no wrong! She is one of a kind. I read her thrillers to get me out of any reading slump! 5 stars.

Really enjoyed this book. Did not see the twist coming at the end. Loved the story - the characters were great. Freida McFadden has done it once again!

Thanks to #netgalley for this arc

Nora is an interesting character. She's not exactly innocent, or a good person, and because of that I had a difficult time rooting for her character. Which was honestly quite fun. Give me a character that's not perfect, please and thank you!

The main storyline was so interesting with all the flashbacks that show you more and more about what happened all those years ago. I loved reading about it.

The big reveal was unexpected. I had so many theories about who the killer would be, but in the end I was completely off. Sadly, how unexpected it was also came as a bit of a disappointment as you wouldn't be able to guess who it was as a reader, and I like playing detective.

All in all, a great book!

I was drawn into the story immediately which is surprising since I was in a reading slump. I thought there was enough going on that I never lost interest in it. I thought there were enough good suspects to keep the plot moving. I was really enjoying it up until the end. I think the ending felt like a cartoon villain and I didn't even want to read it. I think if the villain had been a little less cliche it would have been a very nice ending. I think I would've rated it higher if the ending was different. It kind of ruined the whole book for me.

A new to me author, Freida McFadden did not disappoint. She indeed writes a great psychological thriller. I now know what all the hype is about. The rest of her backlist is now on my TBR pile. Highly recommend.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for a digital advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Freida Mc Fadden does it again! I have not read a McFadden book that I didnt like and this book was no exception. I loved the true crime vibe and the reveal at the end. I am not sure how McFadden is able to still shock readers but she is doing it. All I know is that if McFadden writes it, I will read it.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the Advanced Readers Copy of The Locked Door by Freida McFadden. I hadn't read any books by this author before, but I had heard great things about her, so I was excited to give her a try.

At the beginning, I found the storyline interesting, but I was having trouble connecting with the main character. She seemed to be cold and a bit of a mean girl. However, as the story progressed, the main character's personality developed, and I found myself understanding her a bit more as well as liking her more.

It had several twists and turns, which made it quite the page turner. I had no idea where the author was taking the story and was surprised by the ending. I felt the author left it open for a sequel. The Locked Door was a little dark for me, but I look forward to reading more by the author. Four out of five stars.

I really enjoyed this book, and I did not expect the ending at all!!

It did take me a little while to get used to the two different timelines alternating throughout, however this didn’t impact my overall enjoyment.

Just when you think you know, you don’t. This was my first Freida McFadden book and it did not disappoint. It was full of twists and turns but easy to keep up with. The kind of book you don’t want to put down until you have all the answers! I can’t wait to read more by Freida!

As always, I love Freida’s books. They always keep you on the edge of your seat wanting more and this one did not disappoint.

OMG! This was the creepiest Frieda MacFadden book I’ve read so far! I’m thankful for the short chapters which allowed me to come up for air and I’m thankful it’s over as my heart was pounding until the very last twist. A successful surgeon, Dr. Nora Davis is the daughter of a serial killer who has been imprisoned since Nora was eleven years old. Yet all these years later, there is suddenly a copy cat murderer that has Nora frightened and confused. Ms. MacFadden did a great job in creating characters that each could have been responsible for the murders. The twists kept coming until the final crescendo! Thank you NetGalley, Hollywood Upstairs Press and Frieda MacFadden for the opportunity to read this heart pounding thriller in exchange for my honest review.

This book was first published in 2021 but unfortunately did not stick with me. The plot seemed familiar to me but I could not remember the ending at all. I looked at my Goodreads and I gave it a 3/5 stars but again the storyline did not stick with me.

Another great hit! This one is full of suspense and not once did I ever figure it out. The twists were great and shocking. The amount of detail was amazing. The characters were well written and the plot was enthralling. You feel as if you are really there watching all of this happen.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my copy of this book.

Nora is a surgeon. She’s also the daughter of a serial killer, the ‘handyman’. Her father has been in prison for 26 years and Nora has had no contact in that time. When her patients start being found murdered in the style of her father’s victims, she is a suspect. Who can she trust and who is trying to set her up.

Wow what a journey. I was convinced so many times is worked out who it was, only to be wrong each time. This book is told by Nora’s point of view. It flashes between present day and back to the days before her father was caught. The suspense was built slowly but I was hooked from the start and couldn’t put this book down. Absolutely loved it.

Another sharp, twisty psychological thriller from McFadden. The story focuses on Nora Davis, a successful surgeon who has spent her life trying to escape her family history…even going so far as to change her name. Of course, if your father was a notorious serial killer, you would probably do the same.

Nora discovers one of her female patients has been murdered in the same unique manner that her father used on his victims. She must decide whether or not to confront her past and the fear that she may have inherited more than she ever wanted from her father.

As with McFadden’s previous books, “The Locked Door” is a fast-paced and addictive read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The twists and surprises never disappoint.

Frieda McFadden knows how to write a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Dr. Nora Davis is a surgeon who has kept her real identity a secret for 26 years. However, her patients are ending up killed with their hands cut off. The same m.o. used by her father before he was sent to prison. As far as she knows, he is still locked up paying for his crimes. Nora has to solve who is killing these women before she becomes the #1 suspect.

This book was such a quick and easy read. I thought I knew where it was going but I was so wrong. I didn't even see the twist coming. I'm usually good at figuring out who the killers are, but I was pleasantly surprised with the reveal. If you want a thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end I highly recommend this book!

This was my first Frieda McFadden book….and wow am I impressed.

I love thriller books but I can get bored very easily if it’s not the right one. However, I finished this book so fast I don’t even remember if I had dinner or not. My peepers were glued to these pages that not even a 4 year old could peel me off.

I swore I knew where this was going and I swore I knew who was the culprit, who was good and who was evil…and boy was I wrong. I could practically feel myself in the car with Nora on that night when she was being followed. The way this author writes has you engulfed in the story 100% of the time.

I can’t wait to continue my journey of Frieda McFadden books

This page-turner kept me guessing until the end.  I did not see the final plot twist coming.  I found myself completely invested. There was something about Nora’s character that pulled me in and I wanted to dive in to uncover her many layers.  I was intrigued by Nora. She’s the perfectly dislikable character that you can’t help but like.

This is a fast-paced thriller with short chapters and tons of red herrings.  The writing style is easy to get into and the tension and suspense make this the perfect book to devour in one-day.