What is behind the locked door in her parents basement? Is it really her fathers workshop or something more sinister? This tale follows Dr. Davis as she tries to forget her past and her father who is behind bars. A truly amazing story! Frieda McFadden has done it again!

This is the second time I have read this book and it was just as good as the first time. I have really fallen in love with this author. The story was good and kept you on your toes. The ending even the second time reading it still caught me off guard.

Fast paced psychological thriller that kept me turning the pages to see what happens next. A solid 4 star read!

This book! It really had me shook the whole time! Very fast pace and didn’t expect the twist! Wonderful job Frieda McFadden!

This book was well written and did have a decent twist at the end, however I didn’t find it as thrilling and attention grabbing as I have found other Freida novels. It definitely could have used some more excitement and build up to a fairly anticlimactic ending.

Now this is what I want in a thriller - the rerelease of McFadden’s The Locked Door kept me on the edge of my seat, absolutely sucked me in and had me second guessing all my thoughts. Plus it was the perfect true crime esque thriller, always my fave!

Twenty-six years ago, both of Nora’s parents were arrested - her dad for being the serial killer (the Handyman) and torturing girls in their basement and her mom for maybe keeping his secrets. Since then, Nora has changed her last name, become a surgeon, and generally built a good life, albeit a lonely one. But now, female patients of Nora’s are showing up murdered and missing their hands - her dad’s MO. And it seems like someone is trying to frame her for it. Nora is left to try to figure out who is murdering women and what it has to do with her and her father. And trying to figure out who she can possibly trust.

This book had a building terror that is so key in a good thriller. I’m a guesser by nature, so I like to try to figure out what is going on, but McFadden and Nora kept me on the edge of my seat. The book also time jumps back to Nora’s childhood around the time her dad was caught which helped tell her full story. I absolutely loved this thriller, and you should grab it when it is re-released on 10/3!

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press and the author for a copy of this book to read and review!

🤯 Mind. Blown. I don’t know how she does it … but Freida knocks my socks off every time with all her twistiness! I was pretty confident that I knew what was going on … and feeling a bit disappointed that I had figured it out so easily (insert smug smile here) but then Freida did her thing and hit me with a reveal that I really didn’t see coming. Duh.

Unputdownable ... I binged this one in less than a day! A super quick read ... this creepy little thriller will keep you glued to it's pages! It's also set up nicely for a sequel … hmmmm?? Yes, please Freida!!! Do it!

A spooky season must read! I have been a Freida fan for a couple of years now and she does not disappoint!
Her twists at the end are always shocking! I always love a good serial killer book! If you know someone that has a locked door, maybe you should find out what is going on in there? Ha! #NetGalley

I thoroughly enjoyed this book for many reasons! First, I loved the short, quick chapters. Secondly, I loved the fast pacing of this story. Third, I loved the character development of each of the characters, and I especially loved that of Nora.

I read a lot of thrillers and suspense stories, and this one definitely kept me on my toes. I feel that the storyline was different, and I appreciated that it wasn’t similar to the majority of the thrillers that I’ve been reading lately. The only thing I would have liked more of is to learn of Nora’s childhood. I have too many questions about Nora’s childhood that I needed answers to. I felt that part was cut too short (too many unanswered questions and scenarios).

I highly recommend reading The Locked Door. I’m also glad that I took a chance on reading this book, and I will be reading more from Freida McFadden going forward!

Having read multiple Freida McFadden books I was expecting a more impactful dramatic climactic experience. Realizing who was in fact responsible for the recent murders that mirrored her fathers MO was crazy. It was brilliant how the writing style led me to believe Nora was responsible while “black out drunk on old fashions”. Overall good read, I would recommend.

A twisty thriller that will keep you engaged! Short chapters kept the pace going nicely and I didn't see the ending coming. Docking one star because I think the backstory of Nora's childhood could have been more developed. This is a great thriller to kick off spooky season when it publishes on October 3, 2023.

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

This is my second Freida McFadden book that I am reading and I was so engrossed in this book. It is well written and the plot keeps you guessing till the very end. I was so surprised - definitely wasn't expecting that ending! McFadden for sure has become my favourite author and my go-to author when I definitely need a good book. She knows how to capture her readers. Definitely recommend.

What a ride! This was my first Frieda McFadden book (despite having multiple on my tbr) and I loved it. The entire time I was kept on my toes wondering what the outcome was going to be and I surely didn't see it coming. I'm usually pretty good with figuring it out but this one got me. Highly recommend for anyone who likes a good thriller.

Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press, for the advance reading copy.

This one is dark for sure but I sure do need a sequel. It will be really good I know for sure.

The writing is gripping and entertaining. The author does not know how to disappoint.

The book is available and now is going to be released with a new edition which I feel is awesome as most of us were not aware about it until I got the ARC.

A messed up family. A main character which you will not be able to hate. Another surprising two characters and other three side characters to watch out for when you read this book.

Just go into it blindly. You will be thoroughly entertained.

The plot involves a serial killer. That’s all you need to know. Trust me.

For me, you can never go wrong with Freida McFadden. I always find her books to be a fun and entertaining read, and this one is no exception.

When Nora Davis was 11 years old her whole world turned upside down when she went into her father's workshop in the basement. No one was ever allowed down there, and the door was always locked, but not today. Her curiosity got the better of her, and she went down to take a peek but she got way more than she bargained for. Her Father was arrested and convicted as a serial killer.

Nora changed her name and went on to be a surgeon, nothing like her Father. But when one of her patients turns up murdered, in the same horrifying way her Father killed those women all those years ago, her secret is finally out. Who is this murderer? Is it a copycat? Or is there more to Nora than anyone realizes?

There may have been some bits and piece's that weren't explained as well as I would have liked, and I would have wanted to hear more about Nora's childhood. But honestly, I love how Freida drops little crumbs to lead you one way, only to find yourself down a completely different path.

I Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was definitely a little more creepy than her others and felt horror-y at times. I was surprised at the twist, but there didn’t seem to be anything bigger than the reveal which I was surprised by. A few loose ends, but a quick, engaging, entertaining read.

This was a very compelling read even though there were some things that I wish were a bit different. I wanted to know more about Young Nora. However, the story was incredible. It was fast paced and hard to put down. I’m hoping that one day we might have another book that will go a bit deeper into Nora’s upbringing.

Loved it! I really thought I had it figured out this time, but I didn't, lol. The twists keep you thinking but don't make you feel like it's obvious. It definitely isn't! Great ending!

The Locked Door is another hit by author Freida McFadden! In her usual writing style, there are lots of twists and turns and the story keeps you guessing right up until the end. Nora is a surgeon who is the daughter of a serial killer. Now that she has made a new life for herself with a new name, the killings have begun again. Is it a copy cat? Is she truly her fathers daughter in every way? Pick this book up if you enjoy staying up all night to finish it. You won’t be able to put it down!

Another great book by this author. I didn’t see that coming. It’s so well written I couldn’t figure it out.