One by one, they will get what they deserve...
Claire Matchett needs this trip. It will be a break from work and raising children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage. A week of hiking and hot tubbing with friends at a luxurious hotel in the woods, disconnected from the pressures of real life. On a lonely dirt road Claire's mini van breaks down! They have no cell reception and no way to fix the van so they decide to walk! As some of the others say "its two miles down the road!" As they all trump through the forest its dark and difficult to navigate they all realize they're completely lost! As they get deeper into their journey some members of the group are struck down mysteriously! One by one until there's only a few of them left! They find a cabin and that's where the craziness starts! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action packed, murder, mystery, and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you, NetGalley and Poisoned Pens for this ARC.

Enjoyed this book from start to finish! Claire is going on a trip to a resort with her friends and her husband. She's not getting along with her husband anf the trip starts with them arguing. Not a great way to start the trip and it doesn't get better.

As always, Freida McFadden, ending is not expected and is always something I couldn't guess.

Great read for those who enjoy thrillers

Okay this was bonkers and I couldn’t put it down, I would have read it in one sitting if life didn’t get in the way. I seriously don’t know what Freida puts in her dang stories but I binge them every time. I swore I had this one figured out by the 35% mark and I was dead wrong. So wrong. So bonus points for that! The setting was eerie, the drama was delicious, and the plot twist was shocking. I didn’t love the ending or I would have rated this higher but I did enjoy the story overall!

Tense and nail biting! Three couples, five old friends, many secrets - cheating, betrayal, lies, and did I say secrets? One has a plan, a plan for the rest - off they go for that weekend getaway, but who will actually get away? And who or what is out there? A suspenseful winner!

This book had me glued to the book! Freida is one of my favorite authors! I absolutely loved this book. I had to know who was gonna be next and find out what happened and why. Thank you for the read.

I had already read this book but it was another winner-winner-chicken- dinner from the wonderful Freida McFadden. She can suck you in from the beginning and doesn't let go.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this early.One By One by Freida McFadden is a pyschological thriller with twists that you would never see coming. I felt like I was at the edge of my seat the whole time. I did not want to stop reading it.

Freida does it again and again. She knows how to pull readers in from the first page. I love everything about this book and about Freida McFadden!

3.5 ⭐

We’ve all had vacations turn into nightmares; things don’t go as planned, the kids act up, car/plane mishaps. BUT, I’ll bet none of our adventures compare to the one these three couples have planned in the French Alps.

With almost 7000 reviews and 113,000 ratings on Goodreads, you really don’t need my detailed response to this book, so it’s short and sweet.

I enjoyed following Claire and Noah, Lindsay and Warner, and Jack and Michelle as they get lost in the woods on their way to a remote inn. These tech entrepreneurs may be wired for success, but when it’s a life-or-death situation, their skillset is challenged. Will this team-building retreat be successful or will the ‘fun’ be extinguished before they even get started?!

😀great locked door setting
😀twisty; didn’t predict the ending
😀creepy ‘anonymous voice’ POV
😀great foreshadowing

☹️language
☹️infidelity, revenge and betrayal become too repetitive

Despite not being ‘wowed’ by this book, I’d still reach for another McFadden thriller!

I was gifted this copy by Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

Freida is one of my favorite authors. I've read over ten of her books, and she is masterful at twists and turns. Her writing is more basic, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Her plots are easy to follow, and her books are easy to get lost in.
The book is told in the POVs of Claire and Anonymous as 6 friends share a ride for a week away at a hotel in the woods. When their car breaks down, they decide to hike to the hotel. But one by one they start disappearing.
Unfortunately in this book, none of the main 6 characters were likeable. They each fit into a stereotypical mold, and their attitudes were terrible. None of them had any redeeming qualities which made it hard to root for any of them to survive. It honestly didn't matter to me if they did or not. I only wanted Claire to make it out alive so she could go home to her two kids.
I liked the anonymous sections as it gave us some backstory on who the killer actually was. Several of these chapters gave more clues than others about their identity. Anonymous had a very crappy upbringing, but I don't think the events of the book would have transpired this way just because of their background.
3/5.

Freida McFadden’s stories are addictive. They suck you in from the get go. “One by One” is no exception. The prologue instantly had me hooked. I couldn’t stop reading. I *had* to know what was going to happen. The ending was not so outlandish that it was completely out of nowhere. It wasn’t exactly what I expected, but it wasn’t too far off. I loved following the twists and turns of the story, wondering who was going to die next. As the prologue states “At the end of this week, only one of us will make it home alive.”

Capturing readers with the plot is definitely McFadden’s strong suit. However, I felt very little connection to the characters. I didn’t care much about any of the characters who died. I felt apathetic about everyone involved. It was not my feelings of concern for the main characters that pushed me to read, it was the urge to discover what was happening. I have read one another McFadden book, “The Teacher” and I felt much the same.

If you’re interested in a quick, captivating read “One by One” by Freida McFadden may be the book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I love Freida McFadden's books!!!!

"One by One" by Freida McFadden is a heart-pounding thriller that plunges readers into a gripping tale of betrayal, survival, and the unraveling of friendships under extreme circumstances. McFadden, known for her bestselling works like "The Housemaid" and "The Coworker," once again proves her mastery in crafting suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The story follows Claire Matchett, a woman in desperate need of a break from the pressures of work and family life. A planned hiking trip with friends at a remote hotel in the woods seems like the perfect escape. However, when their minivan breaks down on a desolate dirt road, the group is forced to continue on foot, only to find themselves lost in the dark and unforgiving forest.

As tension mounts and the group struggles to navigate their surroundings, they are struck down one by one in mysterious circumstances. McFadden skillfully builds the sense of dread and paranoia, leaving readers questioning who—or what—is responsible for their predicament. Is it a random accident, or are they being hunted by something sinister lurking in the woods?

The characters are well-developed, each with their own secrets and motivations that add layers to the unfolding drama. Claire, in particular, undergoes a journey of self-discovery as she grapples with the harsh realities of survival and the betrayal of those she once considered friends.

Freida McFadden is one of my favorite thriller authors. I've read almost all of her books, and they always leave me guessing, on the edge of my seat, and shocked at the end. Her writing style is fantastic, and I know I'm in for a good time when I sit down to read one of her books.

3 couples decide they are going on a vacation to an Inn in the wilderness. On the way there, the minivan breaks down and they are forced to walk the rest of the way. As they travel deeper into the wilderness, mysterious events unfold, and one by one, members of their party are struck down. The group is left grappling with the haunting question of whether they are being hunted by a wild animal or if the threat is coming from within.

I recommend reading this book if you love a twisty, "who's next" style thriller with a "how well do you know the people closest to you" vibe. A few loose ends for me at the end, and some unlikeable characters which made it hard for me to root for anyone, but overall a great read!

One By One by Freida McFadden is another gripping pyschological thriller with twists that you would never see coming. I felt like I was at the edge of my seat the whole time. Very well done.

One by One is a fast-paced thriller by Queen Freida. I have loved reading her books and this title is no different. I was able to predict some of the twists, but she keeps you guessing until the very end. I couldn't put this book down and surprised at the ending. Overall, I really enjoyed the book. Keep them coming, Freida!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This book was full of twists and turns. Freida McFadden really is becoming an absolute favorite author of mine. Her books are gripping and suck me in from the beginning and keep my interest peaked throughout the whole book. This was no exception, I did not see the ending coming and enjoyed this book.

Six friend set out on an adventure and only one returns alive…Claire departs for the trip with a secret burning that she knows she needs to tell her husband Noah. Memories of the past weave through the group of friends as they embark on their vacation as tensions rise in a perfectly narrated fashion that leaves just the slightest pit in the bottom of your stomach as you turn the pages. Freida McFadden is a talented writer with absolutely gripping books but One By One stands out with the absolutely remarkable development of the twisted interpersonal relationships. When their car breaks down, all bets of a planned few days of rest and relaxation fly out the window and all bets of putting this book down also fly out the window…

Freida is the queen of twists! The twist in this book is one I did not see coming and I couldn't have been more shocked! I'm rarely disappointed by her books and this one just added to my reasons why!

This proved to be a satisfying read. My initial expectations for the plot took a turn with a welcomed twist that added an element of mystery to unravel. The characters played a vital role in weaving the story together, contributing to what I consider a thoroughly enjoyable read.

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I originally gave this book a 3 but after sitting with it a couple days, I’ve changed my mind. I can’t stop thinking about this book and actually really enjoyed it, I love an ensemble story where all the characters are together all the time.

It was just a fun book that I couldn’t put down!