While I didn't love the style or the voice, I did enjoy this book.

The author definitely kept me guessing and I didn't see the reveal coming - at all.

Keep in mind that most of the characters are kind of ick. The nice part, however, is that the book is so suspenseful and you're so curious about the *who* of everything that the ick just kind of slides by.

Definitely an enjoyable read!

Another hit by Freida McFadden that I could not put down. There were a lot of twists that I did not see coming, right up until the last freaking page!!!!!

I get the Freida McFadden hype. Her books are quick, twisty, and entertaining. This one was no exception! I thoroughly enjoyed the thrill ride and did not see all the twists coming.

Nora is trying to leave the past behind her. While she was a child, her father committed his murderous acts in the family basement. As an adult, Nora has changed her name and become a surgeon. She is successful and quiet in her life and no one knows her father's serial killer past. When one of her patients is murdered in a suspiciously similar way to her father's victims, Nora private life is at risk. Someone knows her secret and wants to frame her for the murders...

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this book.

As always Freida Mcfadden has managed to write another amazing Thriller that keeps me on my toes! Thoroughly enjoyed The Locked Door from start to finish.

It was fast paced and kept you guessing the whole way through, definitely one for your tbr this year!

I loved this book. I love the author keeps you guessing all the way until the very end. She is definitely one of the best. Do yourself a favor if you have not read any of her other books do it now you will not regret it!!

I always fly through Freida’s books and this one was no exception. I loved the short chapters and as usual, there were plenty of twists and turns throughout. Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the free copy in exchange for my honest review!

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this book.

Freida McFadden is a master at writing thriller novels that suck you in and keep you guessing until the end. This one got my heart racing and had me not wanting to stop reading until I finished it.

It is a thoroughly enjoyable read, although it certainly makes me glad we don't have a basement!

The Locked Door
By: Freida McFadden
Publish Date: October 3, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and the author Freida Mcfadden, for the advanced copy of The Locked Door.

I am starting a collection of Freida's books and I have to say that I am enjoying each one more than the last.
This captivating read begins with Nora, a surgeon, whose father is a serial killer....not just any serial killer but an infamous, disturbed man who murdered and tortured many women, typically with dark hair and blue eyes. Nora is just a young girl when she notices the basement door is always locked and her father, a phlebotomist who everyone loves is always down there. One day he leaves the door unlocked and Nora, being young and inquisitive, goes to see what he is always so busy with. She hears a noise and removes the sheet on the cage ..... Pick up the book to find out what happens.......it will shock you! This book had my attention from the beginning and kept it throughout with some awesome twists and turns you wouldn't expect!!

Nora's past and present chapters lead the story and keep you wondering!

I recommend The Locked Door for a bit of a spook and to keep you hooked!

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.