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Freida McFadden

The Inmate

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In The Inmate by Freida McFadden, Brooke Sullivan returns to her hometown after her parents' deaths and takes a job as a nurse practitioner at a federal prison, where she encounters her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child, Shane Nelson, who is serving a life sentence for multiple murders, including an attempt on her life, leading to resurfacing trauma and dangerous revelations. The book contains depictions of murder and attempted murder.

Reviews & Readership

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Freida McFadden's The Inmate captivates with its fast-paced, suspenseful narrative, appreciated by many for its thrilling plot and engaging twists. Some readers found character development lacking and predictability in parts, but overall, it keeps readers on edge with its unexpected turns and maintains solid intrigue throughout.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Inmate?

A reader who enjoys psychological thrillers with intricate plots and suspenseful twists would relish The Inmate by Freida McFadden. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl or Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train will find similar gripping narratives and unexpected turns in this novel.

Book Details
Pages

386

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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