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Freida McFadden

    1 maggio 1980
    Freida McFadden
    Nuova narrativa Newton: L'insegnante
    Finché morte non ci separi
    La donna della porta accanto
    Non mentire
    Nella casa dei segreti
    Una di famiglia
    • Dopo aver perso il precedente impiego, Millie ringrazia la sua buona stella quando viene assunta senza referenze da Douglas Garrick, un ricco specialista nel settore delle tecnologie, per tenere in ordine lo splendido attico con vista sulla città e preparare invitanti pasti in una modernissima cucina. C'è un'unica condizione: non deve interagire con Wendy, la moglie di Douglas, che è malata, risiede nella camera degli ospiti e non può essere disturbata per nessun motivo. Millie accetta ma ben presto capisce che qualcosa non va in quella casa e che non è tutto oro ciò che luccica: sente Wendy piangere e rinviene strane macchie di sangue sulle sue camicie da notte quando fa il bucato. E così un giorno non può fare a meno di bussare alla porta della stanza degli ospiti. Quando si apre delicatamente, quello che vede all'interno cambia tutto...

      Nella casa dei segreti
      4,2
    • Do Not Disturb

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      From #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of sinister secrets... Quinn Alexander has committed an unthinkable crime. To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she's done. But when an unexpected snowstorm forces her off the road, Quinn must take refuge at the broken-down, isolated Baxter Motel. The handsome and kindly owner, Nick Baxter, is only too happy to offer her a cheap room for the night. Unfortunately, the Baxter Motel isn't the quiet, safe haven it seemed to be. The motel has a dark and disturbing past. And in the dilapidated house across the way, the silhouette of Nick's ailing wife is always at the window. Always watching. In the morning, Quinn must leave the motel. She'll pack up her belongings and get back on the road to freedom.

      Do Not Disturb
      4,1
    • Ward D

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden returns with Ward D: a gripping locked room thriller set in an eerie hospital ward. *** Medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night on a locked psychiatric ward. All she has to do is make it through the night shift... Ward D is the hospital's mental health unit and as a medical student, Amy is required to gain experience on the floor. But little do her colleagues know it may force her to confront a past she's fought hard to forget. The night starts. The countdown begins. As the hours tick by, Amy grows increasingly convinced something terrible is happening within the ward's tightly secured walls. When patients and staff start to vanish without a trace, it becomes clear that everyone on the unit is in grave danger. Amy never wanted to spend the night on Ward D. Now, she might not make it out alive. Ward D once again demonstrates why Freida McFadden is the most talked-about voice in contemporary crime fiction, delivering a taut psychological thriller that will have you gripped right to the thrilling final twist. Tropes Claustrophobic Thriller Psychological Locked Room Mystery Thriller Suspense Thriller Survive the Night Also by Freida McFadden: The Crash The Boyfriend The Housemaid is Watching The Perfect Son The Coworker The Locker Door Never Lie The Teacher The Inmate One by One

      Ward D
      4,1
    • The Boyfriend

      • 368pagine
      • 13 ore di lettura

      This psychological thriller offers a gripping narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns, showcasing the author's signature style that has captivated readers. Known for creating suspenseful and intricate plots, the bestselling author delves into themes of deception and the complexities of human relationships, promising an engaging experience for fans of the genre. Prepare for a story that keeps you guessing until the very end.

      The Boyfriend
      4,1
    • Don't Let Him In

      • 460pagine
      • 17 ore di lettura

      Three women are connected by one man in this kaleidoscopic thriller.Restauranteur Paddy Swann was the life of the party until the day a man pushed him in the path of an oncoming train, leaving his twenty-something daughter Ash and wife Nina devastated. Shortly after Paddy’s funeral, the two women receive a surprise in the mail: a note and package from Nick Ratcliffe, an old friend of Paddy’s, and a nondescript lighter that once belonged to him decades ago. This unexpected gift draws Nick and Nina closer together—much to Ash’s dismay.Martha is a small-town florist with dreams of expansion. She lives with her second husband Al, her baby, and two sons from her prior marriage. But they never seem to have any money, and with his constant traveling for work, she feels like a single parent—especially when an emergency makes her realize something needs to change.But Nick and Al may not be who they say they are, leading these three women on a shocking collision course, wishing they had heeded a warning: Don’t let him in.

      Don't Let Him In
      4,1