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A gripping, twisty thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker!

The guiltiest people aren't always the ones behind bars…

As a new nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, Brooke Sullivan is taught three crucial rules: 

  1. Treat all prisoners with respect.
  2. Never reveal any personal information. 
  3. Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates.

But nobody knows that Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary's most notorious and dangerous inmates.

They certainly don't know that Shane was Brooke's high school sweetheart―the star quarterback, the golden boy who's serving a life sentence for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there.

But Shane knows. He knows more than anyone. And he will never forget.

The Inmate is a propulsive, mind-bending thriller about how we define guilt―and who has to pay for it, from New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden.

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"A thoroughly entertaining read that delivers everything her readers expect―a tense standalone psychological thriller with plenty of unexpected twists and turns." ― Booklist

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#1 New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Sunday Times internationally bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury. Freida is the winner of both the International Thriller Writer Award for Best Paperback Original and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Thriller. Her novels have been translated into more than forty languages. Freida lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poisoned Pen Press (March 5, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 172829617X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1728296173
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.84 x 8 inches
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#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.

​ Freida lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

To hear Freida talk about herself more in the third person, check out her website freidamcfadden.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book easy to read and quick. They also say it moves along at a fast pace and is rich in detail. Readers describe the plot as great, unique, and gripping. Opinions differ on the characterization, with some finding them well developed and great, while others say they're foolish and unfulfilling.

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1,618 customers mention "Plot"1,279 positive339 negative

Customers find the plot interesting enough to keep them reading. They also say the book has a great ending and is a complete page turner. Readers also say it's unique and gripping.

"...I really didn’t expect the ending and I was satisfied with the last chapter (seems like mixed reviews on that)...." Read more

"I was referred to reading this book by my sister. It was a decent thriller where you thought you had it figured out and then the rug got pulled out..." Read more

"...Unique in the best way, truly an amazing author. I can’t wait to continue reading her stuff!..." Read more

"...The story is laid out perfectly and the writing is easy to follow...." Read more

499 customers mention "Readability"382 positive117 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, well written, and fast paced. They also appreciate the rich detail and captivating story.

"...There was plenty of suspense and the time lapses were easy to follow along with." Read more

"...It paints a descriptive picture in your mind making you feel like you’re watching a movie! 10/10" Read more

"Wow! This book is so well written. Every page has you wanting more and more. I couldn’t read it fast enough!..." Read more

"...It felt a little like whiplash all the twists and turns but overall a good book just wish it would’ve been constructed differently." Read more

184 customers mention "Characterization"85 positive99 negative

Customers are mixed about the characterization. Some find the characters well developed, brilliant, and great. Others say the characters are foolish and wishy-washy.

"...It seems a bit unrealistic and the main character is not smart which makes me want to scream at her...." Read more

"...The characters are likeable enough but seem very whiny. There is some redundant information they repeat in a few chapters...." Read more

"...The character development was a bit slow… I didn’t mind the chapters jumping back and forth in time, but would have preferred hearing the story from..." Read more

"The book was fantastic I loved all the characters in it. I couldn’t put it down read it straight through...." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book slow and rushed. They also say the pages drag on and Brooke switches loyalty so quickly it's unbelievable.

"This was a good book. It did take me a few days to read. Started off a little slow, but good. Must read. The ending definitely took me for a loop...." Read more

"It was a little slow to start but it keep me reading because I was trying to figure it all out. Mind blowing." Read more

"It was very slow at first. I was frustrated with the back and forth of past and present. Then I found myself beginning to predict things...." Read more

"...A book I could t stop reading. Little slow but keep reading because you’ll be on The edge of your seat." Read more

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🔪⛓️The Inmate by Freida McFadden🔪⛓️I have so many mixed feelings about this book I almost didn’t want to post or write about.•30% in I would have given it 5 stars•60% in I wanted to DNF•88% in i dropped my head in shame for getting it wrong•100% in and I’m still torn between 3-4 starsThe twists were there and I thought I had it figured out. Then she twisted and then twisted again and I’m actually impressed. HOWEVER COMMA the main character was infuriating and made the DUMBEST decisions I have ever read. She was the reason I kept putting my Kindle down in exasperation.𝙋𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙗:Brooke is a single mom who gets a job as a nurse practitioner at the same maximum security prison where her attempted murder (and baby daddy) is serving a life sentence.
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Asya
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved
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Time seemed to fly by while I was reading this book! If you’re reading more than one Frieda books then you’ll see some similarities from this one and Never Lie but it’s still a great read. I really didn’t expect the ending and I was satisfied with the last chapter (seems like mixed reviews on that). There was plenty of suspense and the time lapses were easy to follow along with.
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Brittany F.
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a terrible read
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I was referred to reading this book by my sister. It was a decent thriller where you thought you had it figured out and then the rug got pulled out from under you. The characters are likeable enough but seem very whiny. There is some redundant information they repeat in a few chapters. Some of the events, even though fictitious, don't feel like they would actually occur. Overall, a pretty good read.
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Absolutely amazing!! I’ve always been a leisurely reader, never one to not put down a book because I just had to finish it the same day. This book I got for a vacation I was going on. After I started it, I could not stop!! I finished it so much faster than I expected and had to go out and buy another one of her books, while still on vacation because I just had to have another one of her styled books. It’s only been about 3 weeks. I’ve finished 3 of her books and own 3 more that I can’t wait to read!! She really leaves you on the edge of your seat the entire time, truly an amazingly talented writer, with imagery and vision unlike I’ve seen before. Unique in the best way, truly an amazing author. I can’t wait to continue reading her stuff! Thank you Freida McFadden for bringing back my love of books!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Most interesting book to read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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This book was amazing. I’m not a reader at all but I finished this in three days! I couldn’t get my eyes off of it. Every minute I got of free time, I was reading this book. The story is laid out perfectly and the writing is easy to follow. It paints a descriptive picture in your mind making you feel like you’re watching a movie! 10/10
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down.
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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There are many unexpected twists and turns in this hard to put down psychological thriller. Kept me up all night reading! I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys being a little bit scared!
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C. Cordero
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow aty first but wow
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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I enjoy every one of Freida McFadden's books. However this one took me a minute to get into and it was a bit boring. However I'm so glad I finished because it was well worth the entire read. This is like my fifth book of hers so I was prepared for the plot twist but this one I didn't even see coming. I was guessing and still had it wrong. Well done!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps You On Your Toes
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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I enjoy reading this one because I read it all in one setting. The whole plot is so interesting and it makes you wanna know what happens next in the chapter and then towards the end it just keeps you on the edge even more so make sure you read this in one setting if you wanna know what happens next each chapter your reading.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Surprise ending
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2024
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Freida McFadden never disappoints me! When I think I have it all figured out, I don’t. She’s a great storyteller and since I’m a stickler for misspelled words, her books have the least errors of all other authors. There is definitely a twist in this one. I absolutely recommend this book, and this author, for everyone that enjoys psychological thrillers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!! Wow
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2024
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Wow!! This book was absolutely awesome! I love Freida's writing so much. I'm totally obsessed! . The twists and turns in this book were great. I recommend Freida's books to everything that likes mysteries and thrillers. I love how fast the pace they are and the twists and turns. I was thinking out loud at so many parts in this book and I actually annotated a couple parts which I never do lol. LOVE IT!! If you haven't checked out Freida Mcfadden yet, I highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!! Wow
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2024
Wow!! This book was absolutely awesome! I love Freida's writing so much. I'm totally obsessed! . The twists and turns in this book were great. I recommend Freida's books to everything that likes mysteries and thrillers. I love how fast the pace they are and the twists and turns. I was thinking out loud at so many parts in this book and I actually annotated a couple parts which I never do lol. LOVE IT!! If you haven't checked out Freida Mcfadden yet, I highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
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Emma
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
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Page turner from the start. Easy read. Amazing book with multiple twists that I wasnt expecting especially the end omg
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Patricia Kampen
5.0 out of 5 stars suspects wherever you look
Reviewed in Germany on May 23, 2024
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Great read. Thrilling from the beginning. You don’t know who to trust and I love it! Every time you think you know who’s the evil one Freida laughs at you, saying: fooled you again! 😄
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Freida McFadden's book
Reviewed in France on May 13, 2024
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Je recommande !
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