I thought this book was written too simply and too blandly to be interesting. The story itself was compelling and had the opportunity to really lean into some of its darker threads, but ultimately fell way flat. I just didn’t enjoy her writing style.

Note: This book was given to me for a honest review from the Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc.


This is now my 4th read from Freida McFadden and as usual, it’s a thrilling popcorn read. I enjoy how quickly you’re able to get through her stories, yet every loose end is tied up neatly. She may very well be the Agatha Christie of thrillers.

This was a very interesting book. However it was very similar to a tv show called the Prodigal Son. It did have quite a few plot twists and kept me wanting to keep reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and Freida McFadden for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my review.

Definitely darrk and twisty. Not my favorite Frieda McFadden but she always creates a great thriller and of course I couldn’t put it down!

The Locked Door was an okay read. I really liked the concept but the ending was a little far fetched for me. I look forward to reading more from Freida McFadden.

The queen of twists does it again! 👏 I had so many theories throughout the entirely book and none of them were correct. I love a thriller that captures your attention, holds it the whole time, and completely surprises you. This book did that for me!

Another great Frieda book! Twists and turns kept me guessing and made me want to read more of her work. Definitely give this book a go!

For those who liked the housemaid this is just as good! Freida delivers again. The suspense and the chase are excellent and it’s so hard to find suspense plots that don’t end up as repetitive as each other and this is nothing like it. The family connection and what you don’t expect are incredible

In full disclosure, I’m a huge fan of Frieda McFadden. I enjoy the pace of her books and her twists. However, The Locked Door missed the mark for me in the end. I thought that the premise was interesting and the book had an incredible build up, but I felt like the ending didn’t make sense and was a little far fetched. I guess that’s what made it unpredictable, but I was not a fan.

Nora, a successful surgeon, is the daughter of a well known serial killer. When patients of Nora's are found dead, in the same way her father killed his victims, Nora becomes a suspect. This book moves at a fast pace, and there are some minor plot holes. Looking back now, it should have been obvious how the story was going to end, but I was determined to figure it out myself, I missed it. Not one of Freida's best, but still good.

This was a really good book. It made me question who to believe at times and what was true.
Definitely a winner by Freida McFadden.

Thank you NetGallery and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC

This book will make me read another one of Ms. McFadden's stories! I did not like the "The Housemaid's Secret" series. However, this book made me change my mind about her writing.

Freida McFadden's "The Locked Door" centers around Dr. Nora Davis, the daughter of the notorious serial killer Aaron Nierling. 26 years after his arrest and conviction, young women start to disappear again that fit her fathers and are murdered similarly. The two young women who turn up dead are connected to Nora, leading police to believe she is the main suspect. Is she her father's protege? You start to wonder with her dual POVs. The story is told from her POV from when she was 11 years old leading up to the day her father was arrested and the present day, where Nora struggles to maintain the life and the identity she has built for herself.

Nora is a layered character. As a child, you see her grappling with feeling like she doesn't quite fit in that she is different from other girls her age. She struggles with wanting to maintain friendships and desires she doesn't understand. As an adult, she has kept herself guarded at times too guarded. She hasn't allowed herself to enjoy the life and career she has built for herself.

The book was well written. I, however, wished it was longer. The ending was wrapped up very quickly. It could have been a few more chapters to flesh it out more. Plenty of twists and turns and red herrings kept me on my toes throughout the book.

I've read many books, this is #7, by Freida McFadden and usually I can guess the ending but not this book. The PLOT TWIST GOT ME 🤯

Really enjoyed this book, which was filled with twists and turns and kept me guessing until the end. The characters are well written and have a detailed back story but not so much the book begins to drag. The book is well paced with chapters which are just the right length each ending in such a way you want to start the next one.

Freida McFadden's books have quickly become favorites among mystery/thri;ller lovers. This is another perfect example of her talent.

This story follows the terrifying journey of eleven year old Nora Nierling Davis into adulthood, after her parents are sent to prison for unspeakable crimes. For decades she leads a solitary life, in order to keep her past hidden, until it all comes back to haunt her.

This is a tension driven, psychological thriller that will keep the reader guessing until the horrifying climax.

Another Freida McFadden win!! I enjoyed this book, I never expect the plot twists! And the whole time (spoiler warning) I legit thought that Nora was a serial killer. Haha. But I was entertained as always. I read this super quick and couldn’t get enough!

Another good thriller by Freida McFadden that was a quick read for me.

Dr. Nora Davis reflects on the anniversary of her father's arrest when she was 11 years old, him being a notorious serial killer. In the 26 years he's been in prison, she receives weekly letters that she rips up without reading and has not visited her dad once. She's also gone on with her life, changing her name, becoming a doctor and not letting anyone know about her past who she is really is. That is until a couple of her parents end up missing and found dead the same MO as her father who killed his victims.

Think you have might have it figured out but the plot twists and keeps you guessing and on edge as to who this copy cat could be.

The story goes between Nora being a 11 year old and present day. I would have liked to have known more of Nora as a the 11 year old otherwise it was good story,

Thank you to Netgalley, Freida McFadden and the publisher for this ARC.

ANOTHER plot twist I DID NOT see coming! Freida, I love you!! A successful surgeon with a past she thought was in the past! If you love suspense, pick this one up!!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher!

The locked door by Freida McFadden was better than what I expected. It kept me on the edge of my seat with every page I turned.

I have read several books from this author and I just love each of them.

Thank you so much @PoisonedPenPress for giving me this ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 03 October2023)

SYNOPSIS | Nora is a successful surgeon, but she is also the daughter of a notorious serial killer who has been imprisoned for the past 26 years. She changed her last name & no one knows the connection, but suddenly two of Nora's former patients are murdered in the same way that her father was known for & someone is trying to frame her for the crimes.

WHAT I LIKED:
- short chapters & fast pacing made this perfectly bingeable
- lots of red herrings to keep you guessing
- the fact that you're suspicious of everyone
- I honestly couldn't gorge this story quick enough

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- I wanted more chapters focusing on Nora's childhood (I have so many questions!)