A solid 3 stars.

As always, Freida McFadden has offered an insanely unputtownable fun fast paced thriller, this time about the daughter of a serial killer who is trying to move on with her life when copycat killings start to happen decades later.

While some pieces were predictable, it was still thoroughly enjoyable, and it included the whiplash of red herrings and plot twists in the final act that has become a hallmark of McFadden's work.

I did not see the final twist coming, but do you ever with Freida McFadden?

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this E-ARC in exchange for an honest review ❤️

3.5 stars

I read three Freida McFadden books back to back this month and this one - The Locked Door - was probably the best of the three in terms of the plot, twists and characters.

This story follows main character Dr Nora Davis. Nora has tried to put her past and the shameful acts of her family behind her. She’s changed her name and done well for herself. Her past comes back to haunt her as a mimic serial killer starts to pick off Nora’s clients. Putting her past firmly in her present.

I didn’t see the twist in this one coming. It was definitely chilling and creepy to read particularly the element of the basement and the lavender! Nora definitely has her flaws and she does let some of them show early on in the story after a run in with a previous patient in a bar after work which did make me question if we were all looking in the wrong place for the suspect!

I think my favourite from Freida is still The Housemaid but this was quite an enjoyable thriller, fast paced and easily finished in one sitting.

I loved the concept of this book, the plot and the idea of it as a whole. Again, like many other of Freida's books, I never once saw the big twist at the end coming and had myself absolutely sure I had figured out what was happening to, per usual, be so wrong. This is up there on my favorites list with some of Freida's other works, such as Never Lie and The Inmate. Definitely a must read!

Freida McFadden has done it again! With "The Locked Door," she delivers another twisty, heart-pounding thriller that will leave you utterly breathless.

Nora, a successful surgeon, has painstakingly built a new life under a different name to escape the horrifying legacy of her father, a notorious serial killer known as "The Handyman." As a child, she endured the unspeakable trauma of discovering her father's gruesome crimes in the basement of their family home. Now, years later, she's living a solitary existence, desperate to keep her dark past hidden.

But when two of Nora's patients are found murdered in the same chilling manner as her father's victims, her carefully constructed world begins to crumble. The question that plagues her every waking moment is: Who knows about her past? And how did they find her?

McFadden masterfully weaves a suspenseful narrative filled with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end. The plot is fast-paced and utterly gripping, evoking a chilling sense of unease that lingers long after you've finished reading.

McFadden's knack for creating complex and flawed characters shines through in Nora, a woman grappling with the trauma of her past while desperately trying to protect her present. As Nora races against time to uncover the identity of the copycat killer, she must confront her deepest fears and the haunting memories that threaten to consume her.

"The Locked Door" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. It's a captivating and disturbing tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat, desperate to uncover the truth. McFadden's ability to create a sense of unease and suspense is truly remarkable, and the story's exploration of complex themes like trauma, guilt, and the enduring effects of a troubled past adds depth and intrigue. Prepare to be captivated, shocked, and ultimately moved by this chilling thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the chance to read and provide feedback.

Nora, a successful surgeon has changed her name because of secrets in her past. Secrets like HER FATHER WAS A SERIAL KILLER... he used to kill woman in the basement of their family home 😱 After while, Nora has two patients and up killed the same way her father used to kill and now... She is suspicious. Who knows about her past? How did they find her??

*I think I've seen this episode of Criminal Minds*

This book was 🤯 wow, I couldn't put it down. Fast paced, creepy, everything I want on a thriller!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Thank you for the advanced read!
Freida McFadden did it again. What a great book! I was sucked in to this psychological thriller from the beginning.

“The Locked Door” by Freida McFadden is a story about Nora whose father is a convicted killer known as ‘The Handyman’. Nora was only eleven when it was discovered that her father was killing women in the basement of the family home. After the horror of her childhood, Nora changed her last name and is now a successful surgeon trying to keep her the her horrific family secrets hidden. With her father safely behind bars there is a copycat on the loose who has brutally murdered one of Nora’s patients in similar to her father’s killings and Nora fears that all her secrets will soon be in jeopardy.

"The Locked Door" is full of building suspense on every page, excellent characters and a fascinating plot which made this book impossible for me to put down. Nora is a great character who feels threatened both physically and psychologically as she tries to cope with the new killer on the loose who could expose everything and potentially ruin everything she has worked so hard to build.

Rating: 4 Stars!

As always, Freida delivers! The twist and turns, the last chapter explosion of a plot twist, crazy from start to finish.

While its not a slam dunk for me it was quite a good psychological thriller. I thought i had it guessed the whole book.. and now dont i look silly! This is a very good who dun it.. even if I wanted the dun it part to be elaborated on. I am a sucker for anything serial killer so this was a win for me! This also recently came out in audio and it was done very well.

3.5⭐️

This is now the third book I’ve read by author Freida McFadden, and it was once again a binge read for me. As the daughter of a serial killer, Nora Davis has left her past and is now a successful surgeon. But has she truly left her past behind?

WHAT TO EXPECT
-dual timelines
-single POV
-twists
-entertaining

*many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

While eleven-year-old Nora Davis was up in her bedroom doing homework, she had no idea her father was killing women in the basement. Until the day the police arrived at their front door. Decades later, Nora's father is spending his life behind bars, and Nora is a successful surgeon with a quiet, solitary existence. Nobody knows her father was a notorious serial killer. And she intends to keep it that way. Then Nora discovers one of her young female patients has been murdered. In the same unique and horrific manner that her father used to kill his victims. This was without a doubt a very twisty tale. Lots of twist and turns that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Read 13 Frieda McFadden books in a row thanks to an introduction from Netgalley! All brilliant and un-put0down-able! Highly recommend and already purchased several physical and digital copies for library collections.

Wow...the daughter of a serial killer...is she following in her father's footsteps? Or is she being set up? Or is she having a mental breakdown and is unaware of her actions?
This book keeps you guessing.
The pacing was good and overall I enjoyed my time with it.

A bit more of a deep dive into the secondary characters around the MC would have made this a 4☆ for me.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the advanced copy!

Nora Davis has a big secret. The successful surgeon is the daughter of a notorious serial killer, “The Handyman,” who operated out of her family’s home when Nora was a child. But he’s safely behind bars now, and Nora has moved on and become someone who saves lives. Then one day, the police knock on her door and say that a patient of hers was murdered. And there was something odd about how she was found….because it appears someone is emulating Nora’s father’s crimes. Could it be Nora herself? Is nature stronger than nurture?Nora’s not-so-sure any more.

The book moves between two time periods: “Before” when we see events leading up to Nora’s father’s arrest; and in the present day, both told from Nora’s POV.

This book was freaking amazing. I couldn’t put it down! It has a perfectly crafted atmosphere - dark and foreboding, with a protagonist who doesn’t quite let you all the way in. And especially in the “before” timeline, there’s something distinctly creepy about Nora, which makes things more interesting and complicated because then you’re questioning her actions and moves in the present-day timeline.

The ending was truly great, with several twists that really made things exciting. I thought I had it figured out a couple of times, just to be completely wrong in the end. But I was happy to be wrong. Nothing like a good twist to keep you on your toes!

The whole book was just a master work of creepiness and chills as it powered along. If you like thrillers with great mysteries at their centers, pick this one up now!

4.5/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers, and Freida McFadden for allowing me to read and review this book.

This is the first book of Freida McFadden's that I have read. I have heard such high praises about Freida McFadden's books, and I can now honestly agree that her books are amazing.

I was gripped from the very first page and couldn't put this book down. I had to know what would happen next. There are so many twists and turns throughout this book. At any point in time, you can believe you know what is going to happen next and be completely blind sighted.

I highly recommend this book to everyone that loves a good thriller/mystery. I will definitely be picking up more of her books in the future.

Another enthralling story from Freida McFadden! Nora Davis, an excellent surgeon, is just hoping no one will figure out her father. As soon as two of her patients turn up dead in the same manner using her father’s signature killing style, it’s a wild ride on who is committing these heinous acts. I was guessing the entire story and was blown away by the shocking conclusion!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for honest feedback

Frieda McFadden never disappoints, I don't care what type of reader you are, her books are absolutely amazing! I have yet to read one that didn't blow me away!

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for an ARC of The Locked Door in exchange for my honest opinion.

In true Freida McFadden fashion, the book has twists and turns that keep you guessing. Did not expect the ending at all. I did find some parts to be wordy and repetitive. I’ve read several other books by her and this one may be my favorite so far.

Dr. Davis is a well known surgeon. She’s also the daughter of a notorious serial killer, Aaron Nierling. Her parents were both arrested when she was a child and she went to live with her grandmother. Her grandmother tried everything she could to keep her away from the evilness of her father.

Years later, women from Nora Davis’s practice start turning up dead. With the same signature her father had left. Nora’s past is coming up in a world where nobody really knows the truth about her life.

Just when I thought I had this one figured out, Freida swooped in and did what she does best and literally blindsided me with the most epic plot twist.

The Locked Door had me physically holding my breath, it had my clenching my fists and cuddling up in a blanket. My heart was breaking while at the same time racing.

I’m not sure how she does this time after time, but man am I hooked.

This may have been one of my most favorites of hers so far!!