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Psychological Thriller Books & Authors similar to Freida McFadden
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items You’ve already binged all of Freida’s books, now what!? These authors provide a similar vibe. Here are all of my current favorites that give the same twists & turns!
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Mary Kubica
Shari Lapena
Seraphina Nova Glass
Nicola Sanders
Megan Lally
Nicole Trope
Mary Kubica
Writes suspenseful psychological thrillers with family secrets, unreliable narrators, and plenty of unexpected twists.
My favorite by Mary Kubica! A family vacation turns into a nightmare when a woman discovers her brother and sister-in-law murdered and her teenage niece missing.
It's Not Her - Mary Kubica
A couple’s perfect vacation takes a dark turn when their friends suddenly disappear, leaving behind unsettling questions.
Just the Nicest Couple - Mary Kubica
A nurse’s life changes when she saves a woman from a suicide attempt, only to discover there may be more to the story than she was told.
She's Not Sorry - Mary Kubica
A suburban mother disappears without a trace, leaving her family and community desperate for answers.
Local Woman Missing - Mary Kubica
A woman moves with her family to a remote island after a shocking death, only to find herself surrounded by secrets and unanswered questions.
The Other Mrs- Mary Kubica
Shari Lapena
Known for binge-worthy domestic thrillers featuring ordinary people caught up in shocking crimes and secrets.
I rated this one a 5/5! A young couple’s baby goes missing while they’re having dinner next door, leaving behind a mystery full of secrets and suspicion.
Couple Next Door - Shari Lapena
A woman’s seemingly perfect life is shattered when a shocking discovery reveals her husband may not be who she thought he was.
She Didn't See It Coming - Shari Lapena
A wealthy family’s celebration turns into a nightmare when their parents are found murdered the next morning.
Not a Happy Family - Shari Lapena
A seemingly ordinary neighborhood is shaken when a child goes missing, and suspicion falls on the people closest to the family.
Everyone Here Is Lying - Shari Lapena
Seraphina Nova Glass
Writes twisty domestic and psychological thrillers with strong female leads, dark humor, and satisfying plot twists.
I rated this one a 5/5! A picture-perfect neighborhood hides dark secrets beneath the surface when one woman begins investigating her neighbors.
On a Quiet Street - Seraphina Nova Glass
A woman’s peaceful life is shattered when a shocking crime happens right in her own neighborhood.
Too Close to Home- Seraphina Nova Glass
A woman searching for answers about her missing sister uncovers a chilling mystery tied to a decades-old disappearance.
The Vanishing Hour- Seraphina Nova Glass
Nicola Sanders
Writes suspenseful psychological thrillers centered on secrets, deception, and high-stakes family drama.
A woman’s life is turned upside down when her husband’s daughter comes to stay with them after a family tragedy.
Don't Let Her Stay- Nicola Sanders
A woman’s carefully controlled life begins to unravel when a shocking secret from her past comes back to haunt her.
All The Lies- Nicola Sanders
A mother’s worst nightmare begins when her young daughter disappears without explanation.
Don’t Say A Word- Nicola Sanders
A woman’s life seems perfect until her fiancé’s long-missing sister suddenly returns home after 12 years. While everyone welcomes her back, she can’t shake the feeling that something is wrong.
Don't Believe Her- Nicola Sanders
Megan Lally
Writes fast-paced YA thrillers with mystery, suspense, and page-turning twists perfect for teen and crossover adult readers.
A woman wakes up with no memory of who she is or how she got there, only to discover her identity may not be what she believed.
That's Not My Name- Megan Lally
A woman’s desperate search for safety takes a dangerous turn when she realizes someone is determined to find her.
No Place Left to Hide- Megan Lally
A dream vacation turns deadly when a group of teens’ sailing trip takes a terrifying turn during a storm.
What We Did to Survive- Megan Lally
Nicole Trope
Specializes in emotional domestic thrillers and family dramas filled with secrets, moral dilemmas, and surprising endings.
A seemingly perfect family living across the street hides dark secrets beneath the surface.
The Family Across the Street- Nicole Trope
A family’s seemingly perfect life begins to fall apart when a shocking event exposes the secrets they’ve been hiding.
A Perfectly Nice Family- Nicole Trope
A mother’s three-year-old daughter disappears while in the care of her stepdaughter, leaving the family desperate for answers.
The Stepchild- Nicole Trope
B. A. Paris
Famous for addictive psychological thrillers about toxic relationships, manipulation, and shocking reveals.
I rated this one a 5/5! A seemingly perfect couple hides a disturbing reality behind the doors of their beautiful home.
Behind Closed Doors- B. A. Paris
A woman witnesses something disturbing on a lonely road late at night, but when she tries to find out more, no one believes her.
The Breakdown- B. A. Paris
A woman moves into a beautiful new home in a gated community, only to discover it was the scene of a shocking murder.
The Therapist- B. A. Paris
Aggie Blum Thompson
Writes neighborhood and domestic suspense featuring unreliable neighbors, hidden motives, and slow-burning tension.
I did not see the twists coming! Three neighbors share a close friendship built on secrets and trust until one of their husbands is found murdered after a dinner party.
You Deserve to Know- Aggie Blum Thompson
In a perfect neighborhood, a woman investigates her own drugging and teams up with a neighbor to solve a year-old murder.
The Neighbors Are Watching- Aggie Blum Thompson
A woman’s world is shaken when a decades-old tragedy resurfaces after another young woman dies under suspicious circumstances.
All the Dirty Secrets- Aggie Blum Thompson
Natalie Barelli
Writes gripping psychological thrillers packed with obsessive characters, dark secrets, and unpredictable twists.
A woman’s life takes a dark turn when a mysterious discovery brings a stranger into her world.
Finders Keepers- Natalie Barelli
A woman’s carefully built life is threatened when her workplace begins investigating a decades-old missing person case that hits far too close to home.
Missing Molly- Natalie Barelli
A woman marries the man of her dreams, only to discover her perfect new life may be built on secrets and lies.
The Housewife- Natalie Barelli
Andrea Mara
Known for compulsively readable domestic thrillers about families, missing people, and seemingly ordinary lives turned upside down.
I rated this one a 5/5! A mother’s worst nightmare begins when she arrives to pick up her son and discovers he has vanished.
All Her Fault- Andrea Mara
A woman’s life is shaken when a mysterious message suggests a tragedy from her past may not be what she believed.
It Should Have Been You- Andrea Mara
A family’s peaceful home is shattered when a terrifying discovery reveals someone may have been living secretly in their attic.
Someone in the Attic- Andrea Mara
Lisa Jewell
Writes character-driven psychological suspense filled with family secrets, layered mysteries, and emotionally compelling twists.
A woman’s life changes when she befriends a charming neighbor who claims they have a shocking story to tell.
None of This Is True- Lisa Jewell
A woman returns to her hometown and becomes drawn into the mystery of a decades-old murder that still haunts the community.
It Could Have Been Her- Lisa Jewell
A mother’s world is shattered when her young daughter disappears without a trace.
Then She Was Gone- Lisa Jewell
Taylor Adams
Writes intense survival thrillers and high-octane suspense that keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
I could not out this one down! A stranded traveler is trapped at a remote rest stop during a snowstorm and discovers a kidnapped child hidden in a stranger’s car.
No Exit- Taylor Adams
Another binge-worthy read! Two friends embark on a caving trip that quickly turns into a terrifying fight for survival when they encounter unexpected danger deep underground.
Her Last Breath- Taylor Adams
A reclusive woman writes a negative review of a bestselling author’s book, only to find herself pulled into a dangerous battle with the writer behind it.
The Last Word- Taylor Adams
Noelle Ihli
Writes fast-paced survival and action thrillers and historical fiction with relentless suspense, dangerous situations, and nonstop tension.
An absolute favorite- I rated it 5/5! Based on a true story! A woman searching for answers about her missing sister uncovers a dark mystery connected to a remote mountain town.
Gray After Dark- Noelle Ihli
Three women who were murdered by the same man are given a chance to tell their stories from beyond the grave.
Ask for Andrea- Noelle Ihli
Historical fiction! A woman’s life is turned upside down when a shocking crime leaves her searching for answers.
None Left to Tell- Noelle Ihli
Riley Sager
Known for atmospheric psychological thrillers inspired by horror, featuring isolated settings, unreliable narrators, and jaw-dropping twists.
A troubled actress retreats to a remote lake house and becomes fascinated by the glamorous couple living across the water.
The House Across the Lake- Riley Sager
A woman returns to the summer camp where three of her friends disappeared years earlier, hoping to uncover what really happened.
The Last Time I Lied- Riley Sager
Twist after twist! A young woman returns to the isolated home where her family was brutally murdered years earlier.
The Only One Left- Riley Sager
A. R. Torre
Writes dark psychological thrillers with morally complex characters, obsessive relationships, and shocking, twist-filled plots.
A successful woman’s carefully controlled life is disrupted when a new neighbor enters the picture and threatens everything she’s built.
Every Last Secret- A. R. Torre
A criminal psychologist is drawn into the case of a teenage survivor accused of a horrific crime that shocked a small community.
The Good Lie- A. R. Torre
A famous author with a dark secret receives a mysterious manuscript that appears to reveal the truth about a decades-old crime.
The Ghostwriter- A. R. Torre
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