I loved this book! Very fast paced and exciting to read. I’ve read a few of Freida Mcfaddens books and every time I’m blown away!

🅶🅴🅽🆁🅴—𝒯𝒽𝓇𝒾𝓁𝓁𝑒𝓇 / 𝑀𝓎𝓈𝓉𝑒𝓇𝓎
🗓ℙ𝕦𝕓 𝔻𝕒𝕥𝕖—𝕆𝕔𝕥𝕠𝕓𝕖𝕣 𝟛, 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟛

✂️ P L O T L I N E
11 year old Nora Davis had no idea that her father was killing women in the basement of their home until police arrived at their front door. Twenty six years later, she is a successful Surgeon and still refuses to let anyone know who her father is. She might not be able to keep her secret any longer once multiple women that Nora has a connection to begin to become victims in the same gruesome way that followed her fathers pattern. Someone knows who Nora is and wants her to take the fall for all of these crimes. Can Nora figure out who is trying to frame her before it’s too late?

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I’m obsessed with Freida McFaddens writing. Her books are so easy to read and keep you thoroughly engaged and entertained. This book had the perfect amount of suspense where being the baby that I am, I was still able to sleep comfortably at night . I still had a couple of questions after finishing this book and I feel like the ending came a little too quickly, but it was still an enjoyable thriller read to add to my October list. If you love a good serial killer story then pick this one up! I didn’t see that ending coming!

📚 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
💫Psychological thrillers🧐
💫Suspenseful serial killer thrillers🔪
💫Plot twists🔀
💫Dual timelines✌🏽
💫Unpredictable endings⁉️

🗝️𝕄𝕐 ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾🗝️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

💕Q U O T E: “𝒟𝒶𝒹 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝓈𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝒾𝒻 𝓎𝑜𝓊’𝓇𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝒹𝑜 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓌𝓇𝑜𝓃𝑔, 𝒶𝓉 𝓁𝑒𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝒷𝑒 𝓈𝓂𝒶𝓇𝓉 𝑒𝓃𝑜𝓊𝑔𝒽 𝓃𝑜𝓉 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑒𝓉 𝒶𝓃𝓎𝒷𝑜𝒹𝓎 𝓈𝑒𝑒 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒹𝑜 𝒾𝓉.”

🙏 Thank you NetGalley, Poisoned Penn Press, and Freida McFadden for this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts 💕

I received an arc from Netgalley. The opinions are my own. Nora was 11 when her father was arrested for killing 18 women. 26 years later, Nora is a surgeon. One of her patients is dead in the same manner her father used to kill his victims. The police suspect it was Nora.

I thought I knew who the killer was for most of this book. I did not. I really enjoyed this book and I'd recommend it.

Thank you to net galley for providing me with a copy of this book for a fair review.

This story we follow our main character Nora whose father is a convicted serial killer. Nora is currently a successful surgeon who has spent her life trying to hide her identity as the child of a serial killer from the public. However murders start to pop up around her and Nora is thrown into suspicion with the police and trying to keep her name clean.

I was so excited to read this book after having enjoyed The HouseMaid and The Housemaid’s Secret so much. This story had a good premise however I just felt that it too long to get into the meat of the story. I found that nothing griping really started to happen until the 200 page mark, and for me that’s just too long. I felt there could have been some twists or red herrings before that point to keep the reader on the edge of their seats. Overall I would give this one a 3 star it was good but nothing groundbreaking. I still enjoy this author and will continue to keep an eye out for more from her.

Another quick read with a gripping plot! This book had me up late into the night trying to figure out what is going on in Nora's life. Was it a case of an unreliable narrator or a crazy copy cat killer bringing up secrets from Nora's past. The author planted little seeds throughout this book that will make you second guess yourself.

Thank you so much for this ARC!

I love this author. There is not a book she wrote that I read that I haven’t liked. This book was creepy in the best way. It kept me guessing until the very end.

This has me guessing until the end! What a quick and enjoyable read! I would definitely recommend and read more from this author!

Always love her books!! Another great suspense, keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end!! The characters are always well developed, and there's always that Freida twist at the end you don't see coming.

The locked door~ Freida McFadden

Review 🚪

I was kindly sent this book by poisoned pen press on NetGalley and couldn’t wait to get stuck in. I’ve never read a psychological thriller and normally love my romance however, this book was a rollercoaster and I loved it! I read this book in 2 days which is amazing for me.

This book follows Nora, a surgeon with a dark secret she doesn’t share with anybody… her father is a serial killer who murdered 18 women and kept them in her childhood home basement. 26 years have gone by since Nora’s father went to prison however, when 2 of her patients show up murdered in the same horrific way her father committed his crimes, she worries somebody knows her secret and is trying to frame her for murder.

This book was gripping and the twist at the end was one I couldn’t have predicted! If you’re looking for a gripping psychological thriller that you can’t put down, this is your book.

Rating
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"The Locked Door" by Freida McFadden is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. While it doesn't quite reach perfection, it's a highly enjoyable read that delivers on its promise of mystery and intrigue. The story's premise immediately drew me in, and McFadden does an excellent job of building tension from the very beginning. The setting is described vividly, and the author's attention to detail adds an eerie and immersive quality to the narrative.

What sets this book apart is its well-crafted characters. Each one has a distinct personality, and their interactions and backstories add layers of complexity to the plot. It's easy to become invested in their fates and motivations, which is a testament to the author's character development. The pacing is spot on, with just the right balance of suspenseful moments and quieter, character-driven scenes, and the story line kept me engaged and eager to uncover the truth.

While the twists and turns are well-executed, there were a few instances where I felt like the resolution was somewhat rushed or overly convenient. I would have appreciated a bit more depth in certain areas to make the resolution feel more satisfying. Despite this minor quibble, "The Locked Door" is an excellent thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's a worthy addition to the genre, and Freida McFadden's storytelling skills shine through. If you're a fan of mysteries and enjoy a good puzzle of secrets, this book is well worth your time and attention.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for granting me access to this book in exchange for my authentic review.

Nora has lived with the fact that her father is a serial killer for many years. Now incarcerated, he has nothing to do with her and her everyday life. Until women start showing up murdered, with the same MO as her dad. The victims were all Nora’s patients at her surgeon practice. She is being framed, and she has no idea by who.

Another win from McFadden! She is officially an auto-read for me. Her books are all so entertaining and twisty. I love how she always throws in a tidbit at the end that makes you second guess whatever you just read. Nora was a great character and she was so complex. The flashbacks to her childhood were riveting and sooo dysfunctional. You never know who to really trust throughout this novel. If you are a thriller lover, pick this one up!

Imagine finding out as a child that your father was a serial killer. Then you go through college and med school trying to hide your past. Then your own patients started to be murdered in the very same way your father's victims were. This is what Nora is going through. This is a must read for anyone who loves thrillers. Very gripping and fast-moving from the first page.

Starting October with another twisted story from Freida McFadden! My fourth read from McFadden.
The plot was compelling but the storyline wasn't as intriguing as compared to her other works. It could have had a darker turn..or probably just the spooky season speaking.

What would you do with your life if your dad was a famous serial killer? Nora is the daughter of a serial killer and as a doctor, she is trying her best to live a normal life. Nora changed her name and created a medical career in hopes that no one ever discovers who she really is. Her life comes to a screeching halt when a copycat killer begins killing some of her previous patients with "The Handyman's" signature. As always, Freida McFadden's writing will pull you in and you'll find yourself staying up late to finish this one!

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press for providing me with an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for review.

Can't seem to get enough of Freida McFadden's books! This was a good one...I certainly had alot of guesses but didn't figure this one out. I have grown weary of serial killer's daughters (how many can there be???) but enjoyed the character and wondered about the impact of genetics the whole time!

The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden
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“He is a narcissist and a psychopath, who likely killed at least thirty women without a trace of remorse. He is insane. He is a monster. He is also my father.”

🕯️MY THOUGHTS 🕯️

Thank you so much to NetGallery and Frieda McFadden for providing an ebook in exchange for an honest review.

Excuse me, my head is still spinning from that plot twist. This is my first time reading anything by Frieda and it won’t be the last. Her writing style was addictive. I got completely lost in this book and before I knew it I was forgetting my responsibilities and unable to put it down.

I thought for sure I had the ending figured out, but Frieda had other plans and plot twist of all plot twists - here comes curve ball. I am however so happy with how things turned out for Nora. I loved the happy(?) ending.

After the very last chapter I’m still giving Nora some side eye… Frieda we need a book two!

If you love mystery, psychological thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and some true crime vibes this book is for you. The Locked Door is available on kindle unlimited today!

If there is a writer out there better at building suspense and yanking your brain into 100 different direction and back I haven't found them.

Nora is the daughter of a serial killer. At 11 she is the one that tipped the police off about what her father was doing in the basement. She is now an adult and a general surgeon living under a different last name to avoid anyone making a connection to her depraved dad.

Now 26 years later, her father miles away serving 18 consecutive life sentences, someone is duplicating his crimes and trying very hard to pin them on Nora.

This book broke my brain! I thought I had it figured out a third of the way through. Then changed my mind and new I had it figured again at around half way. The last half of this had me riveted trying to figure out if I was right.

Nope. The twists and turns are boogling. She is so, so, so good at throwing curve balls and red herrings.

I can't recommend this enough to fans of thrillers/psychological suspense. She is a master of her craft and I look forward to inhaling more of her books.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy. My honest opinions are my own and I was not compensated for my review.

Freida McFadden is just the master of thrillers. She knows how to create a scene and create such life-like characters. Sometimes I never read the summary of her books and just dive in blind, because I know it will be amazing. I absolutely recommend this book! Give yourself a break from tv and depressing news and get fully engaged with The Locked Door.

Wow! This is my first ever Thriller read, and Freida McFadden surely knows how to keep me guessing and scare me at the same time. Reading this alone in my room with lights out made me so paranoid like I kept on looking on my sides because it feels like someone is looking at me and that is a compliment. I can't wait to read her other works!

When a book starts with the main character identifying they are the child of a serial killer you should know it is going to be a wild ride. This story had several twists and the big one definitely got me!! I thought I had figured out who the copy cat murderer was but I never would have guessed this!!