I was in the mood for a thriller and this one hit the spot. It has short chapters, it reads super fast and plot twist at the end got me good. I thought I knew who did it... nope, I didn't! 😂 I liked the back and forth between past and present. Getting to see Nora's past and how it lead up to the future definitely made you think the entire time.

This was my first Freida book and won't be my last for sure!

Im a huge fan of short chapters so really liked this one. Refreshing plot that I havent come across lately. The twist in this book was incredible and made the book for me.

Freida never misses for me and this one was no exception. Had me hooked from the beginning and had me guessing the whole way through. Highly recommend! (and every book by Freida!)

Frieda McFadden is definitely becoming a new go-to author for me. I've loved her books so far and this one do not disappoint. I love her writing style, it's easy to understand and keep up with from start to finished. The characters were well developed and the story completely suck you in. I read this over a weekend because I couldn't put it down.

This was a great book. I loved every paragraph, every sentence and every word of this masterpiece! I read it in 12 hours, which is a lot for me to do! It had everything and more laid out in the novel! I sure hope There is more to come from this author! I am totally hooked!

This was my first FMF book. I was an avid reader as a child and teenager but as an adult hadn’t continued to explore reading a whole lot. After a season when my focus was really affected I picked up this book to try to get back into reading. Success! It was one of the twistiest books I’ve read in years! I sped through it in just a few days and it definitely reignited my love for books! I’ve enjoyed many of the authors books since. But this one holds a special place in my heart as the one that helped me get back into reading.

Nora Davis has worked tirelessly to create a different life from her childhood. From a name change to completing medical school and starting as a surgeon, Nora needs to prove to herself and the world that she is nothing like her notorious serial killer father. She's successful at this until the death of a young female patient who was murdered in the same gruesome way as her father's victims. Has her dad escaped from prison or has a copycat picked up where the serial killer left off?

The audio narration does little to help McFadden's already lacking plot. The narrator's voice was lacking and all of the characters sounded the same. In her defense, she was given little to work with. Nora's character left little to be desired and the flashback chapters came across as useless and only present as a red herring. Overall, if you like to be able to read the clues and piece things together while reading mystery thrillers, then I do not recommend The Locked Door.

3.5 stars

I am a huge Frieda fan. I have a few of her books that are top tier, this one however fell a little flat for me. I enjoyed the past and present timelines and the plot of this book. I unfortunately saw the twists coming because of how much one aspect of the MCs life was talked about. I also felt like there was a lot of back and forth in this book that was unnecessary and didn’t seem to progress the story, it only seemed to try and sway readers to believe something else and hide the twists that were to come. I overall had a great time while reading the book, it’s just unfortunately not a favorite by this author.

I don't know why I keep trying this author. I have not liked anything she has written and feel her writing is mediocre at best. I will not be reading any more books by her.

Omg Freida McFadden has done it ago!! This book is so so good. It twists and turns and kept me guessing all the way until the end. I highly recommend!!

"The Locked Door" by Freida McFadden is an absolute gem in the mystery genre, earning a well-deserved five stars from this reader. From the moment I cracked open the book, I was immediately drawn into the richly crafted world McFadden has created. The intricate plot weaves together twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end, showcasing the author's masterful storytelling skills.

McFadden's characters are incredibly well-developed, each with their own distinct personalities and motives that add layers of complexity to the narrative. I found myself fully invested in their journeys, rooting for some while suspecting others, creating a truly immersive reading experience.

What truly sets "The Locked Door" apart is McFadden's ability to seamlessly blend suspense with moments of heartfelt emotion and humor. The pacing is perfect, with every chapter leaving me eager to uncover the next clue in the mystery.

Overall, "The Locked Door" is a must-read for fans of the mystery genre. Freida McFadden has crafted a captivating tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

"The Locked Door" by Frieda McFadden was another hit for me. Nora Davis is a successful surgeon, building a solitary yet overall content life for herself. No one knows that when Nora was a little girl, her father was arrested for the pile of bodies that was found in their basement. And she intends to keep it that way.

Flash forward to the present. One of Nora's patients is killed in a brutal manner. Nora is horrified, as this seems to mimic the method that her father used to use to kill his victims. But her father cannot be responsible. After all, he is safely locked up in prison. Which leads Nora to believe that there is someone else from her past who knows all too well how evil her father was. Someone who intends to continue carrying out his horrific acts. Nora is now in a race to find out who this person is.....before he or she acts again.

I will admit it....I am a sucker for McFadden's books, and this one is no exception. Fast-paced, unpredictable, and with enough plot twists to keep me on my toes, I would absolutely recommend this book for my thriller lovers out there. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this ARC.

I was so disappointed in this one and had to DNF it halfway through. Normally, I really enjoy the books by Frieda McFadden and was really intrigued by the synopsis of this one. However, this felt so unpolished compared to some of her other books. The writing was somewhat disjointed and repetitive, the characters weren't developed properly. Nora just wasn't a believable character for me. I just don't get how this book came from the same author who wrote The Housemaid.

As always Fredia McFadden killed it. This book was beyond entertaining to read and such a page turner. it was dark, full of twists, and ate it up in a day!

Nora Davis is a Doctor who was dragged through extreme trauma as a child. At a young age she discovers her father was a prolific serial killer of young women. From that day she tried to pull her life back together and become better. She becomes a doctor and changes her name in an attempt to get out of the history of her father. But things go south when one of her female patients are murdered in a similar fashion as to her dads victims.

We follow Nora then and now. The book was twisty and thrilling with the dual pov. It kept me wanting to know what happened in each timeline and what initially kept me hooked.

Hooked from the very beginning as usual with all of Freida's books! Fact paced and easy to read with twists nobody can see coming, who could ask for more?!

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
Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for giving me an advance copy.

This book really just took me for a ride. I loved the build up, the character development, and the writing. I would definitely read more from this author!

Freida McFadden can just crank out those mystery thrillers. It's unbelievable she can still come up with plot twists that carry weight.

With its well-crafted plot and compelling characters, "The Locked Door" keeps readers hooked from start to finish. McFadden successfully combines elements of mystery and psychological drama, creating a narrative that lingers long after the final page. I thoroughly enjoyed the book's gripping storyline and would highly recommend it to those who appreciate a tense, mysterious thriller that skillfully navigates the darker facets of human nature.

I absolutely loved this book, I was gripped right from the start! Reading how Nora has done everything she can to distance herself from her evil father’s reputation had me on the edge of my seat. I loved learning about Nora’s childhood even if it gave me chills! This book made me feel like I was there, helping Nora to uncover everything that’s been happening. I couldn’t put this fast paced, psychological thriller down! I can’t wait to read another Freida McFadden book!