1. “Never Lie”
This thriller full of unexpected twists is often cited as a fan favorite. When newlyweds Tricia and Ethan get snowed in at an isolated mansion that belongs to a missing psychiatrist, Tricia discovers secret audio files. Listening to these files starts to unravel a deeply unsettling mystery about the doctor’s disappearance and the secrets her new husband might be keeping.
2. “The Inmate”
A chilling storyline that brings a nurse, Brooke Sullivan, face-to-face with her past. Brooke takes a job at a maximum-security prison, only to find that one of the inmates is her ex-boyfriend, Shane. He was convicted of a series of brutal murders years ago, and now, Brooke must face the terrifying possibility that she might have been wrong about his guilt all along.
3. “The Housemaid's Secret”
If you want a direct follow-up, this is the book for you. This sequel to “The Housemaid” brings back the main character, Millie, as she navigates a new life and a new job. She thought she was finally free of the Winchesters, but old habits and dark secrets have a way of following her.
4. “The Coworker”
When a high-achieving corporate employee, Dawn, fails to show up for work, her introverted coworker, Natalie, is the first to notice. Natalie soon receives cryptic emails that suggest Dawn didn't just quit. As Natalie digs into the disappearance, she finds herself entangled in a web of office politics, unsettling secrets and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
5. “The Locked Door”
A successful, well-respected doctor has a horrible secret: her father was a notorious serial killer. When the police show up at her door with a new murder case that closely mirrors her father's work, she finds herself drawn into the investigation. Could it be a copycat, or worse, her father's dark legacy closer than she thinks?
6. “Do Not Disturb”
A claustrophobic and tense thriller set at a remote inn. Naomi, a travel blogger, decides to escape her hectic life by booking a stay at a secluded, off-the-grid retreat. But the inn’s other guests are odd, and the unsettling atmosphere quickly makes Naomi realize her getaway may become a terrifying fight for survival.
7. “The Wife Upstairs”
Not to be confused with the book of the same name by Rachel Hawkins, McFadden’s version offers a similar domestic thriller vibe. When Victoria agrees to house-sit for a friend, she finds herself intrigued by her friend's handsome, emotionally distant husband. However, the ghost of his recently deceased, supposedly perfect first wife lurks, and Victoria soon discovers the "perfect" marriage was hiding a dark, deadly truth.
8. “The Surrogate Mother”
Abby is desperate for a baby, and after years of heartbreak, her personal assistant, Monica, makes an offer to be her surrogate. It seems like a miracle, but Monica has a secret — a twisted secret agenda that turns Abby's dream-come-true into a fight for her life and her future.
9. “The Boyfriend”
Sydney Shaw is a single New Yorker who's had terrible luck with dating. She finally hits the jackpot with Tom, a charming and handsome doctor. But when a brutal murder in her building confuses the police, Sydney can't shake the suspicion that her "perfect" boyfriend might be linked to the crime. With a dual timeline following Tom's troubled past, this story is a deep dive into obsession and the secrets a seemingly ideal man is hiding.