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by Freida McFadden
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a sinister and manipulative tone that will resonate with The Locked Door fans.
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The best books like The Locked Door are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
- 3Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 4You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 5A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins0
- 6I Will Find You by Harlan Coben0
- 7Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 8Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter0
- 9Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 10Yellowface by R.F. Kuang3.9
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Surgeon Nora Davis has spent her life running from her father's legacy as a serial killer, but when similar murders begin happening, she must confront her past
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This thriller shares a clinical and obsessive tone that will resonate with The Locked Door fans.
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This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Locked Door fans.
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This thriller shares a intense and propulsive tone that will resonate with The Locked Door fans.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Locked Door
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Closest match |
| The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides | 4.2 | 2019 | 340 | Similar vibes |
| Want to Know a Secret | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2026 | 288 | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| A Slow Fire Burning | Paula Hawkins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| I Will Find You | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Same author |
| Pretty Girls | Karin Slaughter | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 3.9 | 2023 | 319 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Locked Door?
The most similar books to The Locked Door are The Housemaid, The Silent Patient, Want to Know a Secret.
What should I read after The Locked Door?
After finishing The Locked Door, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Frieda McFadden, such as The Teacher.
Who writes books like Frieda McFadden?
Authors similar to Frieda McFadden include Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Locked Door?
The Locked Door is a Thriller novel by Frieda McFadden, published in 2021. It features elements of Family Secrets, Medical Setting, Serial Killer Legacy.
How long is The Locked Door?
The Locked Door varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Locked Door have romance/spice?
The Locked Door has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Locked Door
Surgeon Nora Davis has spent her life running from her father's legacy as a serial killer, but when similar murders begin happening, she must confront her past. McFadden explores the impact of inherited trauma and the fear that evil might be genetic through a medical thriller framework. Featuring a strong female protagonist struggling with nature versus nurture questions, this psychological thriller examines family legacy, medical ethics, and the terror of wondering whether darkness runs in your blood while delivering the plot twists McFadden's readers expect.