Name: The Housemaid Is Watching
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Author: Freida McFadden
ISBN: 9781464223815

Type

Physical Book

Author

Freida McFadden

Publisher

Poisoned Pen Press

Language

English

Pages

400

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.5 x 15.9 x 3.2 cm

ISBN13

9781464223815

Synopsis "The Housemaid Is Watching"

A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker"You must be our new neighbors!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way...I used to clean other people's houses--now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve.Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it's our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it's like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills... The Lowells' maid isn't the only strange thing on our street. I'm sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors.Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I'd left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all?From New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Freida McFadden comes the next instalment of the unbelievably twisty, tension-packed and globally bestselling Housemaid series. This book can be enjoyed as a standalone read: and once you start, it will have you up all night racing through the pages until the final explosive twist.

Freida McFadden

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Freida McFadden (New York, USA, 1980) a neurology specialist and bestselling author, has revolutionized the psychological thriller genre with novels that defy expectations. Her addictive and unpredictable plots have established her as one of the most read authors of the moment, with over nine million books sold and translations into 40 languages. Titles like The Housemaid and The Wife Upstairs have not only topped The New York Times, USA Today, and Der Spiegel charts, but have also been highlighted by critics as "masterpieces of suspense" (Publishers Weekly).

In addition to her literary success, McFadden practices as a doctor specializing in brain injuries, a profession that influences the psychological depth of her characters. Her talent has been recognized with the International Thriller Award and the Goodreads Choice Award, consolidating her as a unique voice in the genre. She lives in a historic seaside home with her family and an enigmatic black cat, a setting that could well inspire her next stories. With audiovisual adaptations on the way, her legacy as the queen of thrillers continues to grow.

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