The Locked Door by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller about a surgeon who is the daughter of a serial killer. Nora Davis is a prominent surgeon who tries to keep to herself.
She was raised by her grandmother after her parents went to jail. Nora's father is one of Oregon's most notorious serial killers, serving 18 life sentences.
Nora's life takes a sinister turn when one of her young patients is murdered in a manner reminiscent of her father's crimes. She becomes a suspect when her patients start dying. Nora must navigate the treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect her innocence.
Nora's father, the Handyman, has been in prison for 26 years. Nora has spent her life under a different name, hiding who her father is. She displays compassion and concern for others, even in her professional role as a surgeon.
There are many twists and turns right up until the final page.
I gave this book 5 stars.

I may no longer be meshing with Freida McFadden's style of writing. This was a single-sitting read and very fast paced, but leaves you a little bit dissatisfied. Also as others have mentioned, the character is allegedly just like her father and does a lot of bad things growing up, but then is just... normal? This wasn't a hit for me.

The Locked Door is one of McFadden's best! Easily read in one sitting with cliff hangers chapters. This has a typical unpredictable ending that McFadden is known for. Highly recommend!

McFadden strikes again! She truthfully cannot do wrong! A very easy to read book and truly a page turner. As per usual, the plot twist was thrilling and very engaging!

Freida McFadden's "The Locked Door" is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you engrossed throughout. Dr. Nora, a surgeon with a sinister family history, becomes a murder suspect when her patients die under mysterious circumstances.

Narrated by Nora, the book offers a complex protagonist with alternating timelines for added depth. Short, fast-paced chapters maintain suspense, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing.

If you enjoyed "Flicker in the Dark," you'll love "The Locked Door." Both share a similar plot with suspenseful storytelling and unexpected surprises. I would never NEVER guessed the twist this book took. I look forward to reading more of Freida's work!

This was another Freida McFadden book that did not disappoint! It had me hooked from the moment I started it, and I did not put it down.
I always know Freida is going to put a twist into her books, and I always try to guess them..however this time, I was unable to figure it out and I was totally surprised by the plot twist!
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I am so grateful I was able to received a copy of this book from Net Galley

Nora Davis is successful surgeon. She also has a secret, her father was a serial murderer. Although in prison for life, Nora can not escape his shadow. She has changed her name and tries to forget growing up with a locked basement, not knowing he was torturing and killing young women down there. Albeit lonely, she's doing ok, until 2 of her patients turn up dead and mutilated in the same manner Nora's father killed. Police are looking first at Nora. Her world begins to crumble as evidence turns up pointing to her. This was a suspenseful thriller, but ran a little long with the set up. The turn of events was sinisterly delightful.

I liked this but didn’t love it. I certainly enjoyed it better than The Housemaid. it did feel unique as far as thrillers go and I enjoyed the complexity of Nora as a main character. it was definitely easy to tear through quickly. I might have given it 4⭐️ but the twist felt dumb 🤷🏼‍♀️

Frieda McFadden does it again with this twisty, turvy thriller. Having read and loved many of McFadden's books, The Locked Door didn't fall short of some of her best work. I loved the twists I didn't see coming in this thriller!

Another great thriller by this author. I was not expecting that twist and of course this book was just as engaging and entertaining as the rest of McFadden’s thrillers! Highly recommend.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

Nora is the daughter of a infamous serial killer, Aaron Nierling. Nora has become a successful surgeon and hasn't visited her father since he was sent to jail, even though he writes her letters monthly. Nora stops at a local bar one night and reconnects with an ex-boyfriend from college. Brady is nice and even agrees to Nora's strange requests. Suddenly two of Nora's patients end up dead with their hands cut off, her fathers notorious move. Nora must figure out who is killing her patients and why, before she's framed for murder.

This is a quick read that surprised me. I feel like Freida's books are hit or miss, but I like this one! The chapters are short, kept me interested, and the end threw in a twist I did not see coming.

Out on paperback now! Thank you for the E-ARC copy from Netgally and Poisoned Pen Press!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden. While I love Frieda Books so much this year this one fell a little short. I think it wasn’t as believable and the plot twist is even more unbelievable. I still love the way her stories are written because you can never guess where they are going to lead you.

Freida McFadden does it again with another great thriller!

I was immediately invested in Nora’s story, being the daughter of a serial killer.

I enjoyed that the story went back and forth from the present time to 26 years ago.

The plot twist had me at the edge of my seat the entire time. You will not want to put this book down!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

It isn't often I read a book in two sittings but I just could not put this down, who needs to eat or sleep??!! While the read seems to be a slow burn it adds to the tension and makes for a smooth read.

Getting to know the main character Nora was interesting, I didn't warm to her and I think that is the authors intention. She is a well written character but she keeps everyone at arms length and once you know her background you understand why. You flit between past and present and it helps you get to know Nora and her family.

For the first time in a while I didn't guess the murderer and I was surprised at who it ended up being and their connection to Nora. I'm normally a pretty good sleuth, congratulations to the author!

WOW!! I couldn't put this book down and finished it in one day. From the first page I was hooked by the narrator and I loved the story line. I did not see the twist coming at all it was so unique. This is a must read!

I love a good thriller. I had a few things figured out but I was shocked by the end parts dealing with Nora. The plot twist was great. I really enjoy this author.

Another amazing read from one of my favourite author! Freida McFadden’s books are almost impossible to put down. The twists and turns, one after another, do not disappoint.

I love thrillers and suspense stories. Freida McFadden books are addictive! I can’t wait to read her next publication and all the past ones.

Thank you for this ARC of The Locked Door. I also bought a paper copy to keep.

Even if I have read this book before, it still feels the same and I love Freida Mcfadden so much. I wish her writing style would stay as is. Still a great book, even if it is a reread.

The latest book by queen of suspense, Freida McFadden, will have you second guessing yourself on every page. Just when you think you have it all figured out, she pulls the rug out from under you and has your mind headed in a whole different direction... only to second guess yourself again!

This well-written tale of a grown woman trying to escape her father's evil genes while dodging a stalker, avoiding prison, and avoiding a new (former) paramour is sure to be a fan favorite!

In true Freida McFadden fashion, this one was riveting, thrilling, and twisty as heck and I just didn’t want to stop!