Love Freida!!! Great book, and per usual a quick and easy read with a great ending!

Thank you NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my review

A quick, addictive read. I completely flew through this, much like the last Freida McFadden book I read. She just has a way with her writing that makes a story go by so quickly. This one was quick paced, mysterious, and kept me guessing and second guessing myself. While I didn’t see the big twist coming, I also wasn’t super wowed by it but I enjoyed the overall story quite a bit. I already know I’ll be reading more of her books soon!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an e-arc.

The Locked Door is a masterfully written thriller with lots of red herrings and a big twist that I only partly figured out.
Twenty-six years ago, Nora's father went to prison for abducting and killing as many as 30 young women. Ever since, Nora has avoided personal relationships, dedicating herself to saving lives as a surgeon. Then one of Nora's patients is found dead, a young woman with physical similarities to her father's victims and a manner of death that suggests a copycat, and Nora starts to think she is being framed. But by who? Or does the apple not fall so far from the tree and is she actually guilty? The story is told from Nora's perspective in the present and as an 11-year-old just before her father is arrested. I found the tension palpable and the slow revelations about Nora's character left me second guessing whether she was good or evil right up to the end.

Nora Davis is a successful surgeon with a hidden past. She is the daughter of a prolific serial killer who kept his victims in the basement of their family home right under his family's noses.

This is my first time reading a book written by Freida McFadden, and I am looking forward to reading more of her work in a not so distant future. McFadden's storytelling is truly remarkable as she weaves an intricate web of secrets, mystery, and suspense with seamless precision. The way she expertly builds and maintains tension is absolutely mind-blowing. Every chapter ends with a clever cliffhanger that leaves me desperate to uncover the truth behind the locked door. Overall, I highly recommend The Locked Door to any fan of psychological thrillers. Freida McFadden's exceptional storytelling, intricate plotting, and compelling characters make this a must-read. You will be surprised and ultimately blown away by this novel.

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was amazing!! I love Freida McFadden and all her books. This one just kept me so interested and I kept trying to figure out who did it, who is the bad guy, and with the twists, I couldn’t put it down til I finished!! 100% recommend this book!!

Nora Davis is the daughter of a notorious serial killer. Decades after her father’s conviction, she is a successful surgeon and has gone to great lengths to conceal her parentage. However, when one of Nora’s former patients is murdered with the same M.O. as her father, it becomes apparent that somebody knows who she is and is intent to frame her for the crime.

This was my first Freida McFadden book and I flew through it. I liked the short chapters and found it easy to get into. The novel was told from the perspective of Nora and I LOVED the dual past and present timelines. The past timeline primarily focused on Nora’s home life prior to her Father’s arrest, which was super interesting. In fact, I found myself wishing there had been more chapters dedicated to the past. While the premise was pretty compelling, there weren’t enough twists and turns for me and I wished it had been quicker paced. Overall, this was a really good popcorn thriller for spooky season!

I have enjoyed all the books I have read by Freida McFadden and this one is no different in how it pulled me in and kept me hooked until the very end.

My first Freida McFadden and THE PLOT TWIST>>>

Brb...Running to go get more.

Narrated by Nora, the surgeon/daughter of a serial killer whose patients start turning up dead is so intriguing and I was absolutely captivated. SO much tension and suspension, I just had to know what was coming next!

Freida is the best!

Teenage daughter, her father is “working” in the basement however is he really working or is he…..killing???? Fast forward to her being an adult another murder has happened….. is her father out of prison and at it again or is there a copycat on the run.

One of the best of Freidas! RUN and read it today!

What a twist!

3.75 stars

The Locked Door is a compulsively readable psychological thriller about a prominent surgeon who happens to be the daughter of a notorious serial killer. When her patients start dying, she becomes a suspect. Is she her father’s daughter, or is there more going on than meets the eye?

Narrated by Nora, I was drawn into her story immediately. She is cold and not wholly likable, but something about her made me want to know more. She has a strong voice, and there are some layers to her character.

The timeline alternates between the present and Nora's childhood. Both timelines are crucial to understanding not only Nora’s background but also to understand her personality.

The chapters are short. There are a lot of red herrings, and I was invested in finding out what is going on with Nora. The tension and suspense develop as Nora’s story progresses, and I was thrown by the twist.

On the downside, there is some repetition and some plot/character development needed.

As a seasoned thriller reader, I thought I knew where this book was headed. I was so happy that I was wrong. This was my first book by McFadden, and I can understand why she is so popular. I look forward to reading more books by her in the future.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley and Poisonwood Press.

Sigh, thought I could now count with Freida for popcorn thrillers but literally NOTHING happened here. If you want to know what the book is about and now it ends, quite literally just read the first 3 chapters and the last 2. This is quite a problem that I had/have with a well known KU author because they always tell all in the last few chapters.
SHOW, DON’T TELL!!

Fortunately, I think this is an old republished Freida book because the writing is quite basic, very readable, so not a dig towards her at all, but it does feel like and older work compare to her newest hits.

All in all, not a fan, not a hater, just a bored reader with this one.

I really enjoyed this book! This was the first that I’ve read by this author, and it did not disappoint. This is perfect for spooky season. This book kept me on my toes as the story unfolded, and I kept wondering how it was going to resolve. There is a twist, which is similar to many thrillers, and the twist does make sense. Sometimes twist don’t make sense, but this one was good.

The Locked Door is an unputdownable psychological thriller about a respected surgeon who also happens to be the daughter of a serial killer. When her patients start dying with the same M.O. as her father, she becomes a suspect.
Narrated by Nora, it alternates between two timelines, revealing layers of her complex and possibly inherited personality. Nora has become withdrawn and a bit cold towards others, keeping her true identity a secret.
There are lots of moments where you’re fooled into thinking it’s one person but the twist revealed at the end makes you scratch your head, thinking, “How’d I miss that?”

Spoiler Alert! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻




The cat 🐈‍⬛ saves the day!

Freida McFadden does it again. She is such a powerhouse of a writer it is actually insane to me. She writes Thrillers that shock me every time, and this was no different. I just adore her books- and I never see the end coming! This is another 5 star read! Thriller lovers unite!

This was so creepy!
Our girl is a surgeon and the daughter of a serial killer. She also dealing with some things. I love her. I am scared of her.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This scared the shiz out of me! I wanted her to hurt these men but I was also terrified of this woman. I didn't want to put the book down because I had to know what was coming next. I had the worst anxiety!
I love this author but I never want to meet her. This is witchcraft!
I had the worst nightmares last night.

Not my first McFadden book, nor my last. She does a great job writing a popcorn thriller that is fast, easy to read, bingeable with a good storyline.

Nora grew up in a house where the door to the basement was always locked. Eventually her father ends up in prison for life.

Fast forward to future and current time and Nora is a successful surgeon. But things begin to go awry as her past is sneaking up on her.

Thoroughly entertaining.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the complimentary e-copy.

This was a first time author for me and I have mixed feelings about this book. Sometimes it was exciting and brilliant other times it was slow and completely ridiculous. Its not the sort of book that will stay in my mind for long, easily forgettable. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Lots of twists and turns, I was suspicious of everyone at various points and enjoyed the twist at the end but sadly have read another book with a similar twist recently so saw it coming. Still a good read though.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book. Freida McFadden is one of my favorite thriller authors. This book intrigued me from the first page, but as it went on I guess I got a bit bored. Its not because of the writing, I personally love Ms. McFadden's writing style, but more because I have read books with the same plot as this. Also because I have read so many of Freida's newer books that have amazed me to no end. I admit, though, that the Plot twist caught me off guard. If there's anything to be sure about, its that Freida McFadden makes a killer ending.

I received an e-book copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Let me preface my review by stating I really really enjoyed McFadden's book The Housemaid. So naturally, I went in with high hopes. Unfortunately, I was underwhelmed with this one.

To me, the book feels like it was written just for the sake of writing something. The premise had so much promise; daughter of an evil serial killer who fears she might share more with her father than just her DNA. Sounds like a slam dunk! Unfortunately, this book falls flat.

It seems to follow a template, there are suspects and strange events happening followed by the twist to rival all twists. Sounds like every run of the mill thriller. The final reveal is more like a day time soap opera which leaves you very dissatisfied.

There were definitely more angles and aspects to explore, and why the author failed to even touch upon them is beyond me. This is why I think this book was written just because.. or perhaps there was a tight deadline.

If you really want to enjoy this author, I suggest you read The Housemaid. This one is mediocre at best. The only pros would be that it is a fast read with nice short, concise chapters