The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist
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“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.
I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.
I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.
But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.
They don’t know what I’m capable of…
A New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller and winner of a 2023 ITW Thriller Award. This unbelievably twisty read will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put down The Housemaid!
Read what everyone’s saying about The Housemaid:
“I got severe whiplash from the twistiest turns… Every time I thought I had it figured out… WRONG!!!… I am still reeling… outstanding… If you love a top notch psychological thriller that will have you questioning your own sanity, then this 5 star read is for you.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“What a wild ride!!! Freida definitely delivered the best twisty ending… Gripping from start to finish… honestly, I just could not put it down… An absolutely mind-blowing shocker that kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat literally until the very end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“One wild ride!… So many twists and turns… I was hooked right away – I even read my Kindle while waiting in my kid’s school pick-up line so I wouldn’t have to put this book down!… addictive… pure perfection!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Wow!!!… Blimey! What a roller-coaster ride this was! It had me sitting on the edge of my seat!… Superb book!… Fantastic ending!!!!… I highly recommend… fantastic… Big fat 5 stars from me.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“SO GOOD… I didn’t want to put it down! I read 70% in one sitting… I was on the edge of my seat… you will not see the ending coming! Drop what you are doing and pick up this book!” @Thriller_book_sisters, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“You will NOT believe the direction this book takes… A jaw-dropping twist… A truly stunning thriller that I could not read quickly enough.” @carriereadsthem_all, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“I was obsessed with this story… couldn’t get through the story fast enough… I was continuously gasping or saying “noooooo” out loud.” Sarah in Readerland
“I could NOT put it down!… An incredible roller-coaster ride… This book left me hungry for more and I could not believe the ending!!” Goodreads reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Terrific! Finished The Housemaid in one night, totally compulsively readable… the ending packs a wallop!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
From the Publisher
ASIN : B09TWSRMCB
Publisher : Bookouture (April 26, 2022)
Publication date : April 26, 2022
Language : English
File size : 1440 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 338 pages
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Customers find the book to be a good, quick, and fun read. They also say the plot twists and turns are suspenseful, captivating, and interesting. Readers describe the story as engaging and never dull. They love the characters and appreciate the strong female characters. Opinions are mixed on the difficulty to put down and pacing.
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nichele cosby –
Page Turner!
Freida has done it again! I really enjoyed this book! Freida has a great way of pulling you in right away. It took me only a few days to finish reading âThe Housemaid.â Great plot twist and well worth the read!
Levin Zhao –
Great Book
I liked this book. It is probably one of the better thrillers/mysteries I’ve read recently, and I did finish it quite fast. The writing style is extremely readable, but don’t expect imagery and beautiful language — this book is very plot-based from start to finish. In the middle, some aspects got a bit repetitive but I guess we needed to have some understanding of Nina, Andrew, and Millie. The book itself also veers off into a bit of romance towards the middle, if you’re into that sort of thing this would be a great read, but if not it may get a bit boring. The twists, however, are quite strong. We get a few clues, although I would say that in this book they’re actually less subtle than the second one. Definitely didn’t expect the ending. For anyone planning on going into this book, you need to know that it’s a thriller first, everything else second. The character development is mediocre, especially with Millie (imho), which is why I don’t think I could give it any more than 5 stars. Overall, solid, I understand the hype and it’s worth the read.**spoilers**I didn’t really understand all that was going on with Nina’s daughter, Cecelia. The whole idea of her being allergic to peanut butter and overall being a brat didn’t work that well plotwise, unless she was just meant to be an annoying character all around. I know in Nina’s pov she talked about Cecelia always having to be perfect for Andrew, still there was some confusion I had while reading. If someone could clear that up for me that’d be great.
JC Bertot –
Wow wow wow!
My second book by Fried McFadden and it did not disappoint. This storyline was great and Millie the lead character was strong, confident and just a fireball to read about. It was entertaining from the first chapter to the end. Filled with twist and turns around every corner. Just when I thought I knew where she was headed a ball came out of left field and there I was left with my mouth hanging open. A full 5 stars for this book! Highly recommend for an enjoyable read.
Larisa McGrath –
Gripping story! lives up to the hype!
I am new to psychological thrillers, but I thought this book was hard to put down once I got through the first 20-25 pct, and the storyline was not necessarily easy to predict so it was suspenseful and had some sharp turns. I really enjoyed this story, and it was an easy read, and the style allowed you to see perspectives from different characters. Thumbs up!
MaryAnne Borges –
Great book! Hard to put down!
Great book! Hard to put down! Good storytelling! Not a dull moment.Ms. McFadden is an interesting writer. Hope goy enjoy it!
Krystal –
Instantly a Frieda McFadden super fan!
This was the first book I read written by Freida McFadden and it’s so good. I’ve read several of her books at this point & have loved every single one. Once I start, I can’t put them down. Just the right mix of creepy, scary, intriguing characters, and intrigue. Favorite weekend: cuddling up with coffee, blankets, and a Frieda McFadden book.
Sage –
A twist inside a twist intertwined with a whoa!!
I loved this book. I read it quite fast, love the small chapters. At first I was thinking… This is going to one of those typical type of stories… Oh no.. It was not! Wow, I was totally surprised quite a few times and I’m still sitting here slack jawed! You’ll never figure out what is really going on.. Wow, a great suspense! Then there is the sadism.. Wow, just wow!
Helena –
Suspenseful and twisted
Well written and kept you guessing till the end. Very much a feminist story that embodies the idea that women need each other to get rid of monsters. I loved that the author wrote multiple points of view it helped make the story and the plot so much clearer.
paulina –
Me encantó el libro , cada parte te va envolviendo demasiado!! Vale la pena leerlo, es una lectura muy fácil y amena..
Michael burry –
I couldn’t put this one down! The twists and turns were great. Very characteristic of Frieda’s writing style. I would highly recommend to someone looking for a thriller for their next read.
Laercio –
Narrativa empolgante . Te prende até o último momento
Andréa –
Captivant et facile à lire. Je me suis régalée et je l’ai lu très vite.
Chloe Corkill –
Iâm not a huge reader, but oh my goodness, I read this book faster than I think Iâve ever read a book. It kept me up at night as I just wanted to find out what happened next! Easy to read, twists and turns, just as you think youâve figured it out: plot twist! On to the next one immediately afterwards! Highly recommend reading this book if you like a bit of thriller with twists!