Another great one from an auto-buy author for me! Some slightly predictable parts, but with an ending that shocked the hell out of me. As always, perfectly paced and fun to read!

Initially I felt the book was kind of slow and I felt like I was able to guess the twist. Boy was I wrong. The book started to pick up very quickly. I finished it in one day. The plot was great and the twists were just shocking. There were so many twists and turns I got whiplash. Great read!

Another typical book from Freida McFadden - except that none of her plots are typical! She hooks you immediately in The Inmate and keeps you wondering until the very end - literally. There is a bit of romance as Brooke rekindles a friendship from her childhood, but there is a twist with the romance as well. Hold on readers - this one is a rollercoaster! So far, this is my favorite McFadden book, but I still need to read a few more!

Wow! This is one that keeps you guessing until the very last page! Lots of action, intrigue, reflection, second-guessing…and evil! A quick page-turner that doesn’t let go until the frightening end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This book was a very easy read for me. It was my first Freida McFadden book and it did not disappoint. Just when you think you know what will happen you realize how wrong you were. There one twist then in the epilogue you have a whole new twist to think about. I really like how the book ended with the son’s chapter. I am definitely excited to read more from Freida. I highly recommend this book.

This is my all time favorite! I didn’t think any would beat Never Lie but this one I seriously could not stop listening to. I was so hooked from the very beginning on the characters and the story. I did figure the twist but it was written so so well that it didn’t take away from the story at all. I highly recommend this specific Freida book for all thriller fans, it’s amazing and it’s definitely one that keeps you entertained!

I absolutely love this book!? Freida never, I mean never fails to disappoint. She has my hooked by the 1st chapters. She always has these twists in her books that totally has you saying omg I never would have guessed.. That was totally me with this book. I had it read with then days, If not work work I would have had it read sooner because I had to know what happened to the characters in the book.. This is a awesome read and you're missing out is you don't read this....

I consumed this book in one setting. I have no regrets in the fact that I ignored all my responsibilities to do so.

Another Freida McFadden Gem! I love the introductions to her stories; they always suck me right in. I like how Freida McFadden creates such different characters and how they all have different backgrounds and careers.

Anywho.... :)

This story follows Brooke, a NP who takes a job at a maximum-security prison, Raker Penitentiary.
The same prison her ex (Shane) is serving a life sentence at for MURDER!

Of course, Brooke can't let anyone know that.
She tries to abide by the rules.
She tries to hide the fact that she knows him.
She also tries to hide other things from him, one being very important.

But, good 'ol Shane boy has plans of his own.

This story takes you on a wild ride with one heck of a twist! Actually, two hecks of a twist! Hold on tight!

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Did I enjoy this book? Yes.
Do I already forget most of it? Yes.
Do I recommend it? Yes.
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This was a super quick read, finished in a couple hours. This author has a knack for writing intriguing plots that are fast paced and packed with mystery. It was easy to follow, given there are two timelines. Usually those can throw me, but it was done well and not confusing at all.
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Did some of the main character’s choices drive me crazy? Yes. She’s told on day 1 not to get personal with the inmates. And what does she do? Give one of them her life story. Just kidding, not really. But come on, lady! Go into it knowing it might be frustrating but the ending is worth it.
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This is one of those “goal books” I call it. Need help hitting your reading goal? Pick this one up. You can finish within a day and it’ll keep you entertained the whole way.

Absolutely loved this thriller. I couldn’t put it down and now I can’t sleep, thinking about it.

The way this book pulled me in is incredible. I was guessing this whole time who was the killer and I was sure it was Tim!!!!! The ending got me staring at the pages with my mouth open, unable to accept it. It was such a good plot twist and it was just brilliant.
I am truly speechless.

Thank you for letting me read a copy of this book.

"The Inmate" by Freida McFadden is a gripping and chilling psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Brooke, a single mom and nurse practitioner who returns to her hometown with her son, only to find herself working as a nurse at a men's maximum-security prison. Her life takes a dark turn when she comes face to face with an inmate she knows all too well - Shane, her high school sweetheart whom she helped put behind bars.

McFadden expertly weaves together mystery, suspense, crime, and thrilling twists that will leave you in suspense from start to finish. The writing delivers spine-tingling moments and heart-racing excitement, making it difficult to put the book down.

The narrative skillfully alternates between the present and events from ten years ago, keeping readers engaged as chilling details and secrets slowly emerge. As Brooke's past collides with her present, the tension and confusion mount, making it difficult to discern who can be trusted.

"The Inmate" explores the complexities of relationships and the haunting impact of the past on the present. With a well-crafted plot and multi-dimensional characters, McFadden creates a riveting read that will leave you guessing until the very end. Prepare to be consumed by this enthralling tale and its dark and twisted secrets!

Overall, "The Inmate" is a thrilling and captivating psychological thriller that will keep readers hooked from beginning to end. McFadden's skilled storytelling and ability to create suspense make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.

Freida McFadden is the queen of suspense. I enjoy her books and look forward to when a new one is released. The Inmate kept you on the edge of your seat although the fear of falling off was very real as you proceeded through all the twists and turns. I did find Brooke to be pretty gullible which made her character come off as weak. She did experience a horrific event that almost took her life when she was in high school so having PTSD was inevitable. It just seemed that she lived her life in a vacuum and was easily manipulated. I absolutely loved the ending and hope that we see more of Josh. The whole nurture vs nature comes into play, and you can't help but wonder what kind of man he will become. He definitely has a lot of his father's traits even though he never knew him growing up. I can't wait to continue to work my way through McFadden's books as they are so enjoyable to read.

Usually I’m not a fan of the then and now back and forth, but the way this book had it set up was done perfectly well. With little confusion between the two different times. A book with suspicion, kept wanting me to read more. And although most of it was predictable, it was still incredible to see the way it all played out with the twists that left your jaw dropped until the very last page.

This book started out failry slow, but I know Freida McFadden books and that what kept me hooked and it definitely deliver. The book starts with Brooke starting her job as a nurse practitioner in a maximum security prison. Little do the people know that she has a history with one of the inmates, Shane Nelson.

What I love about this book was the back and forth from the past to the future and vice versa. Because of this, you start do distrust everyone in this book. And honestly halfway through I literally thought I knew what the twist was going to be, this was also the reason I couldn't put the book down anymore as I wanted to see if my conclusion was right. But I WAS NOT RIGHT! The twist in this book had me in a chokehold and it was so well done that you truly didn't saw this one coming.

Freida McFadden did it again, what an amazing fast paced psychological thriller this was. I highly recommend this book as I read all of it in one sitting and honestly couldn't put this down. There is something in the writing style of Freida that is so addicting, normally I take a few days to read a book but this is not the case with this book,

I want to thank Freida McFadden and Poisoned Pen Press for the opportunity of reading this ARC. It was an amazing ride and cannot wait for the next book!

No matter what book Freida McFadden writes.... i continue to find myself thinking about it even after I finished! such a good book that left me sitting on the edge of my seat with every page.

Brooke Sullivan, a nurse practitioner, who recently moved back into her childhood home after the death of her parents and took a new position at a maximum-security prison. Within the walls of this prison is her past and she is on a mission to determine the truth. Shane Nelson, Brooke’s ex-boyfriend and father of her 10-year-old son, Josh. When Brooke was seventeen, she and her best friend, Tim, were the determining factors to Shane’s incarceration for life when they testified against him for the murder of their three friends and attempted homicide of Brooke herself. Shane insists that he is innocent, and he declares that Tim is not who he seems to be. Brooke is now dating her childhood best friend and neighbor, Tim. Who can she trust and believe? Should she tell her son about his dad? Was Brooke wrong in testimony of events, did she sentence an innocent man to life in prison?
I have read several Freida McFadden books, and this one did not disappoint. The events of this story had me going back and forth on my prediction of who the real killer was. My initial prediction was accurate but despite this, the twists and turns kept me in suspense the whole way through. Brooke was like a character from a horror movie, where you find yourself yelling at the television, “don’t go in there,” “why are you doing that,” and “just, WHY?” A bit cliché in some areas and Brooke’s naivety was a tad annoying at points but all in all, a solid 4-stars for me. The ending was totally unpredicted and blew my mind. This mystery/suspense/thriller is a must read and will get you hooked from page one. Freida wins the award for head spinning plot twists that just aren’t expected.
Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

I really loved this book. There were lots of twists and surprises. The ending was a complete surprise! Not even a hint! I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to Poison Pen Press and NetGalley for this book.

As always, Freida is simply the Queen and King of plot twists. It doesn’t matter if you think you’ve guessed the ending. You haven’t.
Slowly working my way through all of her books and then I guess I have to quit reading until she writes another book.

It’s like driving up a dark mountain road in a snow storm. Do you know where the road is? Maybe. Do you think you’ll fall off the cliff? Maybe. This is the suspense feeling during any of her books.

The book follow Brooke, a nurse in a maximum security prison. The rules are to never become too friendly with the inmates. But what happens if one of the inmates was your high school sweetheart? And what happens if it was your testimony that put him in that maximum security prison? And what happens when he becomes one of you patients?
Guess you’ll have to read and find out!

Another great book by Freida McFadden. I was hooked from the Housemaid and Never Lie. (Never Lie being my favorite). This book lives up to her previous works in the shock value and twist that are here.

Thank you so much to the publisher and NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for a review. All of these opinions are my own!

4,5 ⭐

Not my first Freida McFadden book, but certainly also not my last. I had such a good time with this book, many edge-of-my-seat moments and overall a very good and entertaining story. And that finale! I definitely did not guess all of the twists and turns, and I gasped multiple times. After reading both the Housemaid and the Housemaid's Secret, I really couldn't believe that this book did exactly the same as that duology. A very nice reading experience, but honestly, Freida McFadden can't do wrong, I DEVOUR her thrillers and can't wait to read even more.

Little synopsis for those of you who don't know what it's about:
There are three rules Brooke Sullivan must follow as a new nurse practitioner at a men’s maximum-security prison:

1) Treat all prisoners with respect.

2) Never reveal any personal information.

3) Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates.

But none of the staff at the prison knows Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary’s most notorious and dangerous inmates.

And they certainly don’t know that Shane was Brooke’s high school sweetheart—the star quarterback who is now spending the rest of his life in prison for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there.

But Shane knows.

And he will never forget.

* Let's be honest, that synopsis alone should definitely get you excited! :)