The Locked Door

From the brilliant mind of New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden, The Locked Door is a riveting psychological thriller that delves into the darkest corners of guilt, secrets, and the inescapable nature of our familial ties. Freida McFadden, celebrated author of The Housemaid and The Coworker, returns with a twisty, tension-filled narrative that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Some doors are locked for a reason...

Eleven-year-old Nora Davis led an innocent, unsuspecting life until the day a grim discovery shattered her world. While she was upstairs in her bedroom dutifully doing homework, her father was in the basement committing unspeakable acts of violence against women. Her life turned upside down the moment the police arrived at their door, exposing the monstrous truth about her father.

Fast forward decades later, Nora has successfully managed to build a life far removed from her traumatic past. Now a respected surgeon, she lives a quiet, solitary existence, meticulously guarding her secrets. To the outside world, Nora Davis is the epitome of success and composure, but beneath the surface, the shadows of her past continue to loom large.

Her carefully constructed world begins to unravel when one of her young female patients is found murdered, killed in a chillingly familiar manner that mirrors her father's gruesome methods. Panic and dread set in as Nora realises that someone knows her harrowing secret. Someone wants to frame her for this heinous crime.

Nora is determined to clear her name and prove that she is nothing like her father. However, as the investigation deepens, she must confront the horrifying possibility that the darkness she has tried so hard to escape is inextricably linked to her own blood. The tension mounts as Nora races against time to protect herself and unearth the true identity of the killer. But with the police closing in and the past refusing to stay buried, Nora's resilience and wits will be tested like never before.

In The Locked Door, Freida McFadden crafts a masterful psychological thriller that explores the haunting legacy of family secrets and the lengths to which one will go to outrun their own destiny. This gripping tale of suspense will leave readers on the edge of their seats, questioning just how well they know those closest to them—and even themselves.

Get ready to unlock the door to an unforgettable reading experience with Freida McFadden's latest chilling masterpiece.