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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 Teacher fans.
10 Best Books Like The Teacher
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The best books like The Teacher are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides4.2
- 3Want to Know a Secret by Freida McFadden4.2
- 4Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 5The It Girl by Ruth Ware0
- 6The Coworker by Frieda McFadden0
- 7Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn0
- 8The Tenant by Freida McFadden4.2
- 9The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware4.0
- 10Ward D by Freida McFadden4.3
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When high school teacher Addie takes a job at a prestigious private school, she becomes entangled in the dangerous secrets surrounding her troubled student and his powerful family
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This thriller shares a clinical and obsessive tone that will resonate with The Teacher fans.
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Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a dark and unsettling tone that will resonate with The Teacher fans.
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This thriller shares a suspenseful and paranoid tone that will resonate with The Teacher fans.
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This thriller shares a anxious and claustrophobic tone that will resonate with The Teacher fans.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Teacher
| 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 |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Same author |
| The It Girl | Ruth Ware | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Same author |
| Gone Girl | Gillian Flynn | 0 | 2012 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Tenant | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Woman in Cabin 10 | Ruth Ware | 4.0 | 2016 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Ward D | Freida McFadden | 4.3 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Teacher?
The most similar books to The Teacher are The Housemaid, The Silent Patient, Want to Know a Secret.
What should I read after The Teacher?
After finishing The Teacher, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Frieda McFadden, such as The Coworker.
Who writes books like Frieda McFadden?
Authors similar to Frieda McFadden include Gillian Flynn, Alex Michaelides, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Teacher?
The Teacher is a Thriller novel by Frieda McFadden, published in 2024. It features elements of School, Student-Teacher Dynamic, Unreliable Narrator.
How long is The Teacher?
The Teacher varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Teacher have romance/spice?
The Teacher has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Teacher
When high school teacher Addie takes a job at a prestigious private school, she becomes entangled in the dangerous secrets surrounding her troubled student and his powerful family. McFadden delivers a psychological thriller that explores power dynamics in educational settings and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations. A tense academic thriller featuring class differences and institutional corruption, this novel examines the vulnerability of teachers, the privilege of wealthy families, and the moral complexities of student-teacher relationships while building to McFadden's signature shocking twist.