Somehow Freida keeps surprising me! I read a lot and usually by the time I get to the third or fourth novel of an author I can predict what is going to happen. This is not the case with Freida’s books. If you like psychological thrillers you like this book. Thank you Netgalley for the ARC,

will I binge all of freida's books in a single month? it's a high possibility since I keep FLYING through her backlist and loving every single one!!! she has not let me down yet 🤌🏼

THE LOCKED DOOR was 100% a psychological thriller with a serial killer family element - reminding me a lot of A FLICKER IN THE DARK. since being totally caught off guard with the plot twists in that one, I was able to guess most of the twists in this one - but the ending still totally got me!!! 🤯🤯🤯

I love how binge-worthy freida's books are, and this one was no exception! I found myself rooting for the good guys, the bad guys, and even the side characters. I loved the balance between MC nora and her partner rowan (who had me thinking and crying over throne of glass once again LOL 🥹) - and how he really looked out for her during her recovery I loved it so much 🤠

ALSO, can we talk about the way freida fooled me with the twists again? PLS I was once again screaming at 2am 😰😰😰

I read this one thanks to netgalley and poisoned press in exchange for an honest review, and I loved every second of it!

rating: 5 stars
wine pairing: napa valley merlot

I read this in one day I could not put it down. It was exciting and I loved Nora as the main protagonist. I took a star off because I guessed the ending I found it became slightly predictable towards the end but still really fun, intriguing and definitely worth a read.

As I started reading The Closed Door, it sounded so familiar but Netgalley shows it doesn’t release until later 2023. I went on amazon and In actually it released in 2021 and I’ve already read this book. I really enjoy Freida McFadden’s novels, so I encourage anyone interested to read this book.

This book was fast paced, as all of her books that I've read so far. Nora's father is a serial killer who has been locked away for years. She has made a good life for herself and she has problems trying to forget her past and not allow it to affect her adult life but she is always thinking about the heinous things her father did to young girls in their locked basement when she was a child. She's made herself a safe, if not boring life, as a surgeon. Once two girls turn up dead, in the fashion that her father preferred during his crime spree and the eyes of the police turn to her. What's she going to do as they start questioning her about things that hit to close to home for her bad memories. Is she a bad person like her father? I kept thinking I knew who the copycat murderer was, but then it just seemed to easy and as usual McFadden throws in some twists and turns near the end that make you rethink all that you've already read.

What what what! It will keep you guessing to the end! You will not want it to end. Do yourself a favor and jump right in! You won’t be disappointed. A must read. Freida McFadden has done it again.
Thanks Netgalley & Poisoned Pen Press for this advanced copy.

This book had me second guessing a lot. I thought I had the ending pinned, then in true Freida fashion, I was totally wrong.

I did love how the story unfolded. The characters interacted with such a good story line, it made it had to put down!

Frieda McFadden is one of my favorite authors but this book just did not do it for me. It was just okay for me. The twist and ending where just kind of bla. The character development wasn't quite there for me . The story development wasn't really there. I will say thought her writing style is easy to follow , chapter are short which I do like and her books including this on are a quick read so those are all pluses in my book, this just isn't some of her best work.

This book was such a roller coaster ride! I kept questioning everyone and had no idea who to believe! Freida McFadden has a way with keeping you on your toes with the twists as well as short, easy to read chapters. I found myself absolutely flying through this book because I had to figure out who did it! The Locked Door definitely got me back into reading after a slump, and I loved every moment of it! Not to mention that the ending had me absolutely jaw dropped! Definitely a fun, easy thriller that is appropriate for YA as well. So nice to find a thriller that is fun but also one I feel fine recommending to anyone for content and knowing that any age group reading will enjoy. Great book!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3.75 ⭐️ Thus far I have read Never Lie, The Housemaid, and The Housemaid's Secret all by Freida McFadden, and I would say that this book is my favorite out of all of them. I enjoyed this book thoroughly because I feel like we actually grew to know the character personally and went through her life as a surgeon with her. I really liked the surgery aspect of the book as well, because it reminded me of Grey's Anatomy. And, of course, I did not see the plot twist coming. If you want a quick thriller that gives you a little bit of anxiety, I would recommend this book! I look forward to getting through the rest of McFadden's backlist.

Thank you to Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press, and Freida McFadden for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! The new release date for The Locked Door is expected to be October 3, 2023.

Every Freida McFadden book that I pick up has me hooked from the start! The Locked Door was the second book I've read by the new queen of psychological thrillers and it did not disappoint. The book is told from the perspective of a serial killer's daughter, Nora Davis, and follows her adult life and flashes back to her childhood as she tells her twisted story and reveals what was behind the locked door growing up. Despite her traumatizing past, Nora has made a successful life for herself where she works as a surgeon. The story takes another turn when 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.

I loved every second of this book and can't wait to read McFadden's newest book, "The Coworker." Thank you to Freida McFadden, Poisoned Pen Press and #NetGalley for the ARC and opportunity to read and review another amazing read! Looking forward to reading "The Teacher!"

Wow what an amazing read! Halfway through I assumed I had the ending figured out, but NOPE. Definitely couldn’t put this book down, great storyline and huge twist. One of my favorites by Freida! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Freida McFadden does not disappoint yet again! This book sucked me in right from the beginning and kept me hooked. I finished it in less than 24 hours because I did not want to put it down. I found myself thinking several times that I had figured out the mystery and who the killer was, but each time I thought I had it figured out, a wrench was thrown in and I was doubting myself again. That was actually a positive and slight negative about the book. I loved the setup for different characters that had me really questioning them, but I did feel like the possible suspects got shot down really quickly and another introduced. I would have liked to have more tension and build up with the different potential suspects. But I did not find this off putting in a way that would lead me to not finish or rate it poorly.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and will continue reading everything Freida puts out there!

If you're looking for a quick read that isn't super bogged down with dates, characters or other extraneous details, Freida McFadden is for you. Don't get me wrong her books are always interesting and well written, I sometimes just find them a little vanilla or too easy to read.

That being said I thoroughly enjoyed the locked door. This is definitely my favorite of her books, the housemaid books were good but this one was very good.

The story takes place both in the past and the present, a little girl's dad is convicted of being a serial killer. Fast forward to her current Life as a doctor when patients start going missing in the same manner that her dad killed the girls years before.

I like the idea of her blatant innocence as an adult, but reading things about her past makes her come off in a different light. Like you want to root for her because she didn't do it, but you still don't like her because of things in her past. I appreciate the complexity of being the reader.

Thank you netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the e-arc.

This was my first book by Freida McFadden and it sure won't be my last. It kept my attention, especially in the latter half of the book when I was trying to guess who was the murderer. If you enjoy an unreliable narrator and a twists psychological book be sure to get this.
4 stars!

I can finally understand the big deal about Frieda McFadden. This book was brilliant. The short chapters made it easy to get hooked from the start. The plot was reviving and fast-paced as we learned that Nora’s father is a serial murderer incarcerated for being known as the Handyman. The switching of POVs between the past and present helped tie the pieces together. The ending had me shaken. I had no clue where the story would lead me, and the end was very unexpected. The attempt to portray Nora as a potential heir was clever, and I think the ending, especially the epilogue, made it clear that Frieda did an excellent job with the effort. Frieda McFadden may be popular due to Booktok, but her books will make you think she is the queen of twists. I am also a sucker for good serial killer stories, and this book successfully met my expectations.

Thank you to NetGallery and to Poisoned Pen Press for my copy of the book.

Thanks so much NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the free e-book.

I really enjoyed and loved The Housemaid, so I was excited to pick up another Freida McFadden book.

The Locked Door was a fast-paced thriller with some shocking moments along the way. I enjoyed the latter part of the book so much and I kept guessing who the killer was. At some point, I said “I knew it!!!” but I was still wrong!

Pick this up if you want a fun (and crazy) psychological thriller!

4.5 stars - Always loved reading Freida McFadden's books. I am slowly going through her backlist. I love how her chapters are short and the pacing is fast.

The Locked Door kept me on my toes. There were so many twists and turns. Highly recommend this book to anyone who likes a fast-paced thriller.

wow, did not see that coming. i love fredia’s writing style so much, i could not put this down. so good.

Gripping!

This thriller is told from the perspective of a serial killers daughter. Nora has tried to escape her past and create a normal life for herself. She doesn’t date & she doesn’t have pets. She is alone, other than her co workers at her practice. Until her past catches up with her….

What a unique story! Not a surprise coming from Freida McFadden! This book was so easy to read and unputdownable. I found myself saying “ok just one more chapter”. There is something so cozy about Freida’s book… even though they’re about murder LOL

In true Freida fashion, what a twist! I was not expecting that at all. This was such a good book, possibly the best I’ve read so far 2023.