As every thriller geek can acknowledge, author Freida McFadden is the queen of popcorn thrillers. The first book I read by her was the very in-vogue novel The Housemaid, and after that, I got sucked into a vortex of her other books.
Ultimately, my past few years of reading have featured her books, and almost every one of hers has hooked me from beginning to end. I still have a long way to go before I can say I have read all of her thrillers.
Her books are ideal for those who want an easy-to-read, binge-worthy, gripping, and page-turning thriller that is highly entertaining, with enough twists to keep you invested.
If you’re new to thrillers or want an easy read to put your mind at ease and escape from reality for a while, and you’re someone who gets easily disappointed if you guess the plot halfway through, then Freida could be a stellar choice for you.
They are perfect for a vacation read on a quiet night. Many of her thrillers are available on Kindle Unlimited, and the paperbacks are at a very reasonable price.
In a reading dry spell? Pick any one of her books from this list
Never Lie
Psychological thriller.
- Fast-paced, very bingeable
- Isolated mansion
- Survival thriller with an unreliable narrator
- Unsettling and creepy Gothic vibes
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The story follows newlyweds Tricia and Ethan, who, while searching for their dream home, become trapped in a snowy blizzard in an eerie mansion that once belonged to the mysteriously vanished psychiatrist, Adrienne Hale.
Being stuck in the snow, they had nothing to do, so Tricia got nosy and started searching the house. She discovered a room full of audio cassettes recorded by Adrienne of her doctor-patient sessions. She started listening to the cassettes one by one to find out the reason for Adrienne’s disappearance, which unravelled many shocking secrets and a web of deceit.
Soon, creepy and unsettling things started to happen in the mansion. When Tracia reaches the final cassette, it reveals a horrifying truth…
The Boyfriend
Psychological and mystery thriller.
- Dark, tense, and highly addictive
- Unreliable narrator
- Multiple POVs
- Serial killer
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The story follows a single woman, Sydney Shaw, in NYC with an absolutely abysmal dating history.One day, she meets a handsome and captivating doctor, Tom, who seems perfect for her.
But soon a series of heinous murders begins in the state. No later than that, Sydney discovers her picture-perfect life is not so perfect…
The story is set in dual timelines, past and present, with flashbacks of Tom’s toxic childhood obsession with one girl. As the story unfolds to survive, Sydney must find out whether Tom is her perfect partner or a dangerous serial killer!
The Housemaid
Psychological and mystery thriller.
- Dark and suspenseful
- Jaw-dropping twists
- Fast paced
- Unsettling, Creepy, and claustrophobic mystery
- Cat & mouse atmosphere.
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The story revolves around Mille, a winsome and energetic woman who applies for a job as a housekeeper for a wealthy couple, Nina and Andrew Winchester.
Mili had a bad past, and she wanted to leave her past behind and begin a better life. This job was like a perfect opportunity for her. She took the job without having any second thoughts.
After her arrival at Winchester House, she was offered a room in the attic, where there were only locks from the outside. She soon realised that the picture-perfect family is not so perfect.
Things go downhill as Nina Winchester exhibits bizarre and frustrating behaviour. Mili starts wondering what kind of family she works for. Their gardener, Enzo, also warns Mili to leave as soon as possible.
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