84,000 People Entered a Giveaway for Freida McFadden’s Next Book. Didn’t Win? Try These 7 Thrillers Instead
Can't snag an early copy of 'The Witch'? These page-turners deliver the same suspense.
Key Takeaways
- Over 84,000 readers entered the giveaway for McFadden's new thriller, ‘The Witch.’
- ‘The Witch’ releases October 6, 2026—but these 7 thrillers can tide you over.
- Colleen Hoover's ‘Verity,’ soon a film with Anne Hathaway, made the list.
A recent Goodreads giveaway for Freida McFadden’s highly anticipated new thriller, The Witch, releasing October 6, 2026, has taken the internet by storm. According to Goodreads, more than 84,000 readers entered the giveaway between June 11 and July 8, 2026, all hoping to score a free advance copy of the book. Only three lucky winners were selected, leaving everyone else to wonder: What other page-turning thrillers can I read while waiting for McFadden’s latest? We’ve got you covered. Below, discover seven gripping books written by female authors that capture the same addictive suspense McFadden fans crave.
The best thrillers to read if you love Freida McFadden books
From domestic thrillers to murder mysteries, here are the best books to read if you love Freida McFadden.
‘The Last Mrs. Parrish’ by Liv Constantine
In this Reese’s Book Club pick, written by sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine under the pen name Liv Constantine, Amber Patterson is desperate to escape her ordinary life. She becomes obsessed with Daphne Parrish, a wealthy blonde woman who seems to have it all yet takes everything for granted. Determined to have what Daphne has, Amber carefully befriends her and slowly infiltrates her glamorous world. She travels with the family, bonds with Daphne’s young daughters and grows increasingly close to Daphne’s handsome husband, Jackson. But Amber isn’t the only one keeping secrets. When the truth finally surfaces, the carefully constructed life Amber has built threatens to come crashing down around her.
What readers are saying: “An enjoyable and gripping domestic psychological thriller. I caught on to what the twist was about halfway through the book, but it didn’t deter me from enjoying the story itself. It kept me hooked to the very end. If you liked The Housemaid by Freida McFadden then you will love this one!
‘Behind Closed Doors’ by B.A. Paris
From bestselling author B.A. Paris comes a thrilling tale that will leave readers stunned. On the surface, Jack and Grace appear to be the perfect couple. He’s a compassionate lawyer who dedicates his career to helping victims of domestic violence. She’s a devoted stay-at-home wife who lovingly cares for her disabled sister. But as time goes on, their friends begin to notice troubling details: Grace never answers the phone. She never leaves the house without Jack by her side. And strangest of all, their bedroom windows are fitted with bars, leaving everyone to wonder what’s really happening behind closed doors? “This book is my go-to recommendation when someone asks for a can’t-put-it-down thriller,” says Patty Bontekoe, Woman’s World Executive Editor. “The creepy details, the dramatic twists—I was so engrossed that I read this in one sitting!”
What readers are saying: “To say Behind Closed Doors is unsettling would be an understatement. Every single page of this book is an absolute spine-chilling, anxiety-inducing mess. Right from the get go, you know there’s something more lurking just under the surface with Jack and Grace. Reading this story left me with a belly ache because of just.. how unsettled I felt. Being in the presence of Grace and Jack made me feel like I needed to keep a watchful eye over my shoulder. What a thrilling and heart-in-my-throat read! If you’re in the mood for a solid eerie tale, pick up a copy if you haven’t already.”
‘Everyone Here is Lying’ by Shari Lapena
When McFadden herself calls an author’s book “addictive,” you know it’s going to be good. Stanhope is the kind of safe suburban neighborhood where nothing bad ever happens, and William Wooler is the picture-perfect family man—or so everyone believes. But when an affair he’s been hiding ends abruptly, he returns home, seething with anger. Shortly after, his 9-year-old daughter Avery comes home unexpectedly early. By that evening, Avery has vanished. What begins as a frantic search quickly unravels into a twisted puzzle. As witnesses come forward with conflicting stories, fear spreads and lies surface leaving everyone wondering: Who really took Avery Wooler?
What readers are saying: “This was my first Shari Lapena book and it had me hooked from the beginning. Every single twist and turn has you thinking you had it figured out and then BAM… another twist. Avery Wooler, 9 years old, is missing from Stanhope and her small community is wondering what happened to her. Multiple POV, betrayal, suspense, who did it.. don’t pass on this book!”
‘Strange Sally Diamond’ by Liz Nugent
This novel has everything fans of Freida McFadden’s books love: suspense, drama and danger. After trying to incinerate her dead father’s body, Sally Diamond finds herself at the center of a media frenzy. And if that weren’t enough, a sinister voice from her past has come back to haunt her, forcing her to confront the dark secrets of her childhood. Soon Sally begins making new friends, but complications arise: A man on the other side of the world calls her “Mary,” and her new neighbor becomes obsessed with her. As Sally’s loyalties and trust issues are tested, her past finds its way back to the surface and threatens to destroy everything.
What readers are saying: “Liz Nugent has pulled off something incredible here—a novel that’s a crime story, a psychological study, and a tragic character piece all rolled into one. I’d love to say more, but that would ruin the experience. So, just trust me, brace yourself and read it.”
‘The Woman in the Window’ by A.J. Finn
This bestselling thriller follows Anna Fox, a reclusive woman trapped in her New York City brownstone. She fills her days drinking wine, watching classic films and spying on her neighbors through the window. When the picture-perfect Russell family moves in across the street, Anna can’t look away. Then one night, she witnesses something shocking. But when Anna reports what she saw, no one believes her. As her grip on reality begins to slip, she’s forced to question everything: What did she really see? Who is lying? And is she losing her mind?
What readers are saying: “If you are looking for a gripping book that will capture your attention and keep you turning pages late into the night, The Woman in the Window is for you! There were so many twists and turns; as soon I thought I had it figured out, something would completely change! I highly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to fans of psychological thrillers and mysteries!”
‘Don’t Let Him In’ by Lisa Jewell
Bestselling author Lisa Jewell is revered for her eerie, twist-filled thrillers, and this one doesn’t disappoint! Nick Radcliffe is a charmer through and through—and grieving widow Nina Swann falls hard for him. But Nina’s sharp-eyed daughter Ash doesn’t trust Nick’s smooth facade and starts digging into his past. Meanwhile, across town, florist Martha grows increasingly suspicious that her husband Alistair is hiding something dark. As these seemingly separate lives collide in unexpected ways, long-buried secrets begin to come to the surface—and nothing will ever be the same.
What readers are saying: “A tense psychological thriller told through multiple unreliable perspectives. Don’t Let Him In slowly reveals a web of manipulation, secrecy, and emotional abuse that has been growing for years. With layered storytelling, unsettling character dynamics, and a constant sense of looming danger, this book explores how easy it is to ignore red flags and how hard it can be to escape harm once trust has been broken. A gripping, disturbing, and deeply absorbing read.”
‘Verity’ by Colleen Hoover
Soon to be a movie starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson, this thrilling tale follows struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, who receives an unexpected offer she can’t refuse. Bestselling author Verity Crawford’s husband, Jeremy, asks Lowen to complete his wife’s popular series after Verity is left incapacitated by a car accident. When Lowen arrives at the Crawford estate to sort through Verity’s notes and manuscripts, she discovers the family has been shattered by tragedies—their twin daughters died in two separate incidents. But as Lowen digs deeper into Verity’s private writings, she uncovers dark secrets that make her question everything: What really happened to those little girls? And was Verity behind it? A twisted tale that will leave readers guessing.
What readers are saying: “Verity was intense from beginning to end. I kept waiting for the big twist, and wow… Colleen Hoover delivered one surprise after another. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, another revelation had me second-guessing everything I had read. It was suspenseful, unsettling, and impossible to put down.”
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