Abi Rambler: Thriller Book Reviews & Reading Orders

Death Row is Freida McFadden's short thriller from Amazon Original Stories (2025), about a woman on death row, a murder conviction and the days ticking away towards an execution. This is a spoiler-free review: the setup, what worked for me, the content warnings, and who might want to skip it. My rating: 4.2/5 . My sketch notes for Death Row. Quick verdict Book: Death Row by Freida McFadden Genre: Psychological thriller / short story My rating: 4.2/5 Best for: Beginners, and readers who want a short, fast, twisty thriller In one line: Short, simple and fast paced, with multiple twists I never saw coming. Disclosure: Some links in this post are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check price on Amazon → · US readers: Amazon.com Prefer listening? Death Row is on Audible. Try Audible free for 30 days and use your free credit on it. New members only; the membership renews automatically un...

The Locked Door is Freida McFadden's 2021 psychological thriller about a successful surgeon who has spent decades hiding who her father really was. This is a spoiler-free review: the setup, what worked for me, the content warnings, and who it suits. My rating: 4.5/5 . Quick verdict Book: The Locked Door by Freida McFadden Genre: Psychological thriller My rating: 4.5/5 Best for: Thriller lovers, home-based (domestic) thrillers and family-suspects stories In one line: It kept me on the verge, I suspected everyone from the start, and the twist was a total surprise. Check price on Amazon → Prefer listening? The Locked Door is on Audible, narrated by Leslie Howard. Try Audible free for 30 days and use your free credit on it. New members only; the membership renews automatically unless you cancel. My sketch inspired by The Locked Door. The Locked Door at a glance Author Freida McFadden First published 1 June 2021 (Hollywood Upstairs Press); reissued in paperba...

If you've spent any time in a bookshop in India lately, you've seen Freida McFadden's name everywhere. The Housemaid went viral on BookTok and Bookstagram, and suddenly everyone wanted to know what to read next. The catch is that she's written a lot of books, and only some of them are part of a series. So here's a simple guide: the Housemaid series in the right order, followed by her most popular standalone thrillers and who each one suits. Everything is spoiler-free. Prices on Amazon India change often, so check the current price before you buy. Quick guide The Housemaid series, in order: 1. The Housemaid, 2. The Housemaid's Secret, 3. The Housemaid Is Watching. Read these in order. Standalone thrillers, in any order: The Locked Door, Never Lie, The Inmate, Ward D, The Coworker, The Teacher, The Boyfriend, The Tenant, Death Row and Dear Debbie. Where to start: The Housemaid for most new readers. Never Lie or The Inmate if you want a standalone firs...