6/10 - Definitely not my favorite Freida McFadden book, but it was still a fast paced psychological thriller. I didn’t form a liking or bond to the main character, but the ending did come as a surprise. Definitely positive and negatives with this book, but I would ultimately recommend some of her other books over this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve been a fan since The Housemaid and my expectations keep getting higher with every book I read. I will say, The Housemaid is still my favorite BUT this one was a really fun ride! I read it in one sitting, a page turner for sure! One of the things I love about her books are the twists and my goodness, did they deliver! If you’re looking for a fun and fast paced thriller-this is your book! Enjoy :)

As always Frieda never disappoints. A real page turner from the start. I stayed up all night to finish this.

Another quick, twisty psych thriller by Freida McFadden! Lots of fun and readable in a day! I think this book must be a re-release, first published in 2021, and set to be published again Oct. 2023.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was an interesting read! I enjoyed the dual timeline aspect to gather more background on the main character. The way the story is told, has you second guessing Nora herself. I enjoyed this book, but felt it was a little bit slow at the beginning.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for e-ARC of the book.

Nora Davis is now a successful surgeon but no-one knows that she ran away from her past as a daughter of the notorious serial killer. Suddenly a couple of her patients are murdered in her dad's unique manner and Nora starts to suspect someone is trying to set her up. Will Nora be able to preserve her reputation or will past catch with her.

Freida McFadden surprised me again. I love that every book is different and twists are not disappointing me. At the beginning I was a little bit scared to read about serial killer but it wasn't as bloody as I was afraid. It is a fast and easy read. I kept guessing who was to blame almost till the end.

She has done it again! Never a full read with Freida McFadden. I always think I know, but she managers to throw a twist like no other. Cannot wait to read her next one after the sample of The Teacher I also got to read. Every thriller/mystery lover needs these books!

Seriously such a good and thrilling story! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time and couldn't get enough of all the twists and turns. Freida McFadden is the queen of suspense thrillers and this one is another hit. It had a lot of great true crime vibes and every time I thought I figured it out something would happen and flip everything around again. A quick read that I literally couldn't put down!

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.