The Locked Door is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark and twisted secrets of a family haunted by a legacy of violence and murder. The story begins with eleven-year-old Nora Davis, unaware of the horrifying reality unfolding in her own home. While she innocently does her homework in her bedroom, her father is committing heinous acts of violence in the basement, leaving a trail of victims in his wake. The shocking revelation comes when the police arrive at their front door, and Nora's father is taken into custody, leaving a legacy of infamy.

Decades later, Nora has become a successful surgeon, leading a quiet and solitary life. She has concealed her father's dark past, determined to distance herself from the horrors of her childhood. However, her carefully constructed world begins to crumble when she discovers that one of her young female patients has been brutally murdered, mirroring the gruesome methods her father used to kill his victims.

Nora is plunged into a nightmare as she realizes that someone knows her true identity and intends to frame her for the unspeakable crime. The police are closing in, and the pressure mounts, but Nora is not a killer like her father. As long as they don't investigate her basement, she believes she can escape the shadow of her past.

The author skillfully crafts a tale of suspense and psychological tension, exploring the enduring trauma of a family marred by violence. The narrative weaves a web of secrets, deception, and paranoia as Nora fights to clear her name while hiding her darkest family secret.

It is a heart-pounding thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, with its chilling exploration of the impact of generational violence and the lengths one woman will go to protect her carefully guarded secrets. As the suspense intensifies and the truth threatens to unravel, readers will be captivated by the relentless pursuit of justice and the harrowing revelations that await in the darkest corners of Nora's past.

It is a riveting psychological thriller that showcases Freida McFadden's talent for crafting a suspenseful narrative filled with secrets, tension, and unexpected twists. It's a must-read for fans of the genre who crave a dark and enthralling story of family secrets and the lengths one woman will go to protect her hidden past.

Excellent book from start to finish! I would recommend reading this book during the day so you are not scared by sounds in the dark. I’ve read a few books by Freida McFadden and will definitely be reading more!

The locked door. By Freida McFadden. Published October 2023. Freida McFadden does it again. Nora is the daughter to a man who was a serial killer of dark haired , dark eyed women. With there hands cut off Now that she is a well known surgeon and two women come up dead with missing hands. Nora is the suspect

Nora is a skilled surgeon but no one knows her dark secret: her father is serial killer Aaron Nearling. He’s in prison for 18 life sentences, but women are disappearing again and ending up dead just how he killed them. The police come knocking on Nora’s door suspecting she’s taking up her fathers mantle and carrying on her legacy.

I’ve said it before, Freida never fails. She always keeps me guessing and I know not to try to figure out the twists or ending, because there will be 5 surprise twists I never saw coming.

Gosh I can’t believe how quickly I read this novel. It was a great read and I didn’t guess the twist at all. This was a first read for me of this author, but I’ll definitely read more. Although the characters didn’t come to life for me I did find the story really gripping. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me access to an early copy of this book.

Wow. Just wow. You can not go wrong with Freida McFadden! This book follows successful surgeon, Nora whose father is spending his life behind bars. Nobody knows her father was a notorious serial killer and she intends to keep it that way. But can she? Especially once she finds out not one, but two of her patients have been murdered in the same signature as her fathers victims. This book totally kept me hooked! If you want a fun thriller whodunnit, I definitely recommend this one!

Thank you author Freida McFadden and netgalley for this early release ARC copy in exchange for an honest review 🩶

This is another brilliant read by Freida McFadden. Having loved the housemaid series, I was really excited to read this book and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
Unique, well written and fast paced; it really is the perfect thriller.

This is my first read by author Freida McFadden and I loved it! I will be reading her other books for sure. I think her writing style is perfect for me and thoroughly enjoyable story telling.

We meet Nora, who is a surgeon and a bit of loner. She is like that for a reason as her father was a serial killer and is in prison serving a life sentence.

When Nora's patients end up being killed, Nora is the number one suspect by a police inspector and some unusual things starting happening to Nora that really makes her think that someone is out there and trying to frame her.

The way Frieda McFadden writes is brilliant, like the main character is talking to you in a way. I thought this novel was gripping, some really good twists and turns and very enjoyable.

Thanks to the author, Netgalley and the publishers for allowing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Absolutely brilliant as always, Frieda is one of my favourite authors, constantly waiting for her new books to come out as I’ve read them all, and I have to say they are all 5 star reads

Freida does such a great job steering your thoughts in one direction and the totally flipping the entire storyline. I was enticed from the beginning and had about three different theories. However, I did not catch on to the actual twist. Great writing and I always love a good, quick mystery.

Nora’s father was accused of heinous crimes 26 years ago. Presently, something similar is going on. Could it be a copycat? Is Nora safe? With flashbacks of what happened when she was 11, Nora might not be as innocent as she appears.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love a good thriller and Freida McFadden is the queen in my eyes. The book is based around the daughter of a confirmed serial killer...but boy, does she have secrets of her own. It read like a dream...fast paced, twisty, and oh so fun to devour. A great book for adoring fans or newcomers, The Locked Door is sure to excite and intrigue you!

Objects in the rearview mirror are closer than they appear - and that past is looming around evey corner, Tense and addictive, with enough twists and red herrings to keep you hooked until the very end. McFadden has a gift for weaving complex mystery that you will never guess! Another winner here, read it in one day.

Thank you the publisher and Netgalley for gifting me this copy of the Locked Door.

This book was such an easy fast read. I devoured it in a single day. I love how freida is able to deceive us readers every single time. I thought every person was guilty besides the actual guilty person.

4.2 stars really enjoyed this story and kept me fully engaged throughout the entire book. I could not put it down.

This was such a page turner, a really quick and thrilling read.

I was so sure I knew who was behind it, and then at every point was incorrect which made for a really twisty, compelling time.

The only issue I had was with the end which felt really rushed, it felt like a lot of time and care was taken in building up the character dynamics and the copycat mystery only for the resolution to be wrapped up super quickly.

Other than that it was a super fun and easy read with plenty of twists and turns, definitely recommend.

Another one of Freida McFaddens famous on edge twists I did not see coming! Freida Knows how to grip the readers attention and twist the story right when you least expect it!! Well Done Freida, yet again!!

Thanks to NetGalley, Freida McFadden and Poisoned Pen Press for giving me this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Some doors are locked for a reason. 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. Somebody knows who Nora is. Somebody wants her to take the fall for this unthinkable crime. But she's not a killer like her father. The police can't pin anything on her. As long as they don't look in her basement.

I love the main character and how layers of her personality just keep coming to light to form a complex character. Furthermore, I enjoyed the writing style, so I'll be reading more from the author.

Perfect read for psychological thriller readers who enjoy unreliable narrators and alternating timelines.

THE LOCKED DOOR is a psychological thriller by bestselling author Freida McFadden. Nora's father, Aaron Nieling, was a serial killer who killed at least thirty women.

His daughter, Nora Davis was eleven years old at the time and had no idea her father was killing women in the basement. Twenty-six years later Dr. Nora Davis a surgeon in her mid-thirties, reflects on the anniversary of her father’s arrest Nora lives alone, and receives weekly letters from her father in prison (which she rips up and puts in the garbage). She wants nothing to do with him and devotes her life to her work with her partner Dr. Philip Corey. One day the police arrive at her office to inform her that some of her surgical patients had been found mutilated and murdered, missing their hands, like her father’s murders.
This was a fast-paced and twisty read. 5 stars!

Freida McFadden consistently writes quick and enjoyable reads. You can always count on several twists in her books, unreliable narration, and questionable characters. I reach for her books when I want a good, quick, fun story, and I've never been disappointed. With those sentiments, The Locked Door was great!

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is my first Freida McFadden book and I was so excited to read it when I saw it listed on NetGalley. I look forward to reading more of McFadden's novels in the near future.

"The Locked Door" by Freida McFadden is a thrilling and suspenseful mystery novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. While I thoroughly enjoyed the book, a few minor aspects prevented me from giving it a perfect 5-star rating.

One of the standout features of McFadden's writing is her ability to create a vivid and atmospheric setting. From inception, the spooky undertone created through lively imagery immediately becomes a main character. McFadden's descriptive narrative paints a vivid picture, making it easy to imagine every scene and immerse oneself in the story.

The characters in "The Locked Door" are well-crafted and multi-dimensional. Nora is a surgeon who can't seem to get away from her past even with a name change. Throughout the novel, Nora is trying to prove that she is not responsible for the murders of several of her patients, even though her father is a known notorious serial killer. The serial killer clearly knows who Nora is and her past and has every intention of framing Nora as the killer. As the plot unravels, readers are introduced to numerous supporting characters who all seem a bit suspicious. The supporting cast adds depth to the narrative, and their individual stories and secrets contribute to the overall complexity of the plot.

The plot is gripping, filled with unexpected twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end. I found myself eagerly flipping pages to uncover the truth behind "The Locked Door". Truthfully, I could not put this book down and finished it within a 24-hour period.

However, there were a few moments in the book where the pacing felt uneven, with some sections dragging on longer than necessary. The main reason behind my lower rating is due to the ending. While I didn't see the plot twist ending coming, I felt that the conclusion to the story was a bit far-fetched. I felt that McFadden could have tied in more clues throughout the plot that would make the chosen ending more believable.

Overall, "The Locked Door" by Freida McFadden is a captivating psychological thriller with a well-crafted plot, intriguing characters, and an eerie setting. Despite a few pacing issues and an ending that was a little far-fetched, in my personal opinion, it is a book that will keep you engrossed until the final page. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced thriller and is looking for a compelling read. It's a solid 3.4-star book that deserves a spot on your reading list.

Another 5 star read from Freida McFadden. Kept me guessing the whole way through and I didn't suspect the ending at all, Thank you NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC