Freida McFadden

PangoBooks readers are highly enthralled by Freida McFadden's gripping storytelling and twisty plotlines. Many found the book addictive, hard to put down, and full of unexpected twists, praising it as one of the best thrillers they've read in a while. While some readers noted moments of predictability or discomfort with certain writing choices, the overarching sentiment is that the book is a fast-paced, engaging read that keeps you on the edge of your seat. The thrilling and suspenseful nature of the narrative, combined with its well-developed characters, has left a lasting impression on many. Overall, it's a widely recommended read for thriller enthusiasts.

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Oregon

An addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that's burning up Instagram, Freida McFadden's The Housemaid is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Verity.



"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...

The Housemaid

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PangoBooks readers generally find this sequel to be an engaging and thrilling follow-up to its predecessor. Many readers even favor it over the first book, citing unexpected twists and a fast-paced narrative that kept them hooked. While some noted predictability and occasional pacing issues, most appreciated the short chapters and gripping storyline, making it hard to put down. Character development was mentioned, with a few expressing mixed feelings about Millie's growth. Overall, readers highly recommend this book for its suspense and thrilling plot twists.

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

The Housemaid's Secret

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A Totally Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist

"Don't go in the guest bedroom." A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick's face as he touches the door with his fingertips. "My wife... she's very ill." As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can't risk losing this job-not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe... It's hard to find an employer who doesn't ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It's almost perfect. But I still haven't met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I'm sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I'm doing laundry. And one day I can't help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything... That's when I make a promise. After all, I've done this before. I can protect Mrs Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It's simply a question of how far I'm willing to go...

Stephen King

PangoBooks readers overwhelmingly praise this Stephen King novel, often citing it as one of their favorites. They appreciate its deep character development and engaging plot, which keeps readers invested throughout its extensive length. Many highlight the skillful handling of time travel alongside a compelling love story and vivid historical details that bring the late 1950s and early 60s to life. Overall, readers find it a must-read, with some even calling it King's best work, solidifying his reputation as a legendary storyteller.

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Arkansas

A Novel

Receiving a horrific essay from a GED student with a traumatic past, high-school English teacher Jake Epping is enlisted by a friend to travel back in time to prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy, a mission for which he must befriend troubled loner Lee Harvey Oswald.

11/22/63

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Colleen Hoover

PangoBooks readers have mixed feelings about this thriller. Many found the book to be a gripping page-turner with unexpected plot twists that kept them on the edge of their seats, often finishing it in one sitting. There's significant praise for its shocking and thought-provoking ending, which left many readers questioning the characters and the storyline. However, some critiques highlight the book's graphic content, including too much explicit detail and disturbing scenes involving children, which were hard for some readers to stomach. Additionally, a few readers felt the writing was poor, with predictable plot twists and underdeveloped characters. Overall, while many found it an exhilarating and memorable read, others were less impressed, citing issues with the narrative and excessive explicit content.

Vermont

A "sublimely creepy" psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover (Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author). Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

Verity

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Whose truth is the lie? Stay up all night reading the sensational psychological thriller that has readers obsessed, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends With Us. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night her family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents could devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her.

Liz Moore

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Colorado

"A suspense novel that also looks at the anatomy of a Philadelphia family rocked by the opioid crisis and the relationship between two sisters--one, suffering from addiction, who has suddenly gone missing amid a series of mysterious murders; the other a police officer who patrols the neighborhood from which she disappeared: a story about the formidable ties between place, family, and fate" --

Long Bright River

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Riley Sager

PangoBooks readers generally find this book to be a gripping thriller filled with numerous twists and turns that keep them guessing until the very end. Even though some found the pacing to be slow initially, the suspense and unexpected developments made it hard to put down. The book's setting—a creepy mansion on a cliff—adds to its atmospheric and gothic charm. While a few readers felt the ending was overly chaotic or outlandish, most appreciated the layered, unpredictable twists. Fans of Riley Sager seem to agree that it's one of his best, even recommending it to others who enjoy thrillers and murder mysteries.

Michigan

Bestselling author Riley Sager returns with a Gothic chiller about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier. At seventeen, Lenora Hope Hung her sister with a rope Now reduced to a schoolyard chant, the Hope family murders shocked the Maine coast one bloody night in 1929. While most people assume seventeen-year-old Lenora was responsible, the police were never able to prove it. Other than her denial after the killings, she has never spoken publicly about that night, nor has she set foot outside Hope’s End, the cliffside mansion where the massacre occurred. Stabbed her father with a knife Took her mother’s happy life It’s now 1983, and home-health aide Kit McDeere arrives at a decaying Hope’s End to care for Lenora after her previous nurse fled in the middle of the night. In her seventies and confined to a wheelchair, Lenora was rendered mute by a series of strokes and can only communicate with Kit by tapping out sentences on an old typewriter. One night, Lenora uses it to make a tantalizing offer—I want to tell you everything. “It wasn’t me,” Lenora said But she’s the only one not dead As Kit helps Lenora write about the events leading to the Hope family massacre, it becomes clear there’s more to the tale than people know. But when new details about her predecessor’s departure come to light, Kit starts to suspect Lenora might not be telling the complete truth—and that the seemingly harmless woman in her care could be far more dangerous than she first thought.

The Only One Left

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John Marrs

Pennsylvania

Soon to be a major Netflix Original series A Wall Street Journal Best Science Fiction Book of 2018 "Just try to put this gripping thriller down once you pick it up." --AARP "A shock on every other page." --Wall Street Journal How far would you go to find The One? A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you'll be matched with your perfect partner--the one you're genetically made for. That's the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. Since then, millions of people around the world have been matched. But the discovery has its downsides: test results have led to the breakup of countless relationships and upended the traditional ideas of dating, romance and love. Now five very different people have received the notification that they've been "Matched." They're each about to meet their one true love. But "happily ever after" isn't guaranteed for everyone. Because even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking than others... A word-of-mouth hit in the United Kingdom, The One is a fascinating novel that shows how even the simplest discoveries can have complicated consequences.

The One

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PangoBooks readers found this book to be an engaging and quick read, filled with unpredictable twists and turns characteristic of Freida Mcfadden's writing. Many appreciated the element of surprise and the skillful misdirection, although there were some criticisms about rushed parts and plot holes requiring suspension of disbelief. Despite these flaws, the majority of readers highly recommended it and expressed a willingness to read more from the author, labeling this book as a must-read thriller with an unexpectedly shocking ending.

Georgia

A twisted, psychological thriller from USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid, Freida McFadden Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate... with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end. In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hale's mysterious disappearance. Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night. With each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr. Adrienne Hale's web of lies slowly unravels. And then Tricia reaches the final cassette. The one that reveals the entire horrifying truth.

Never Lie

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Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.




But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate... with no chance of escape until the blizzard comes to an end.




In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room. One that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. Hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hale's mysterious disappearance.




Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night. With each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr. Adrienne Hale's web of lies slowly unravels.




And then Tricia reaches the final cassette.




The one that reveals the entire horrifying truth.

A Twisted Psychological Thriller That Will Keep You Guessing

The Wife Upstairs

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Donna Tartt

PangoBooks readers have voiced a predominantly positive reception of this novel, praising Donna Tartt's ability to craft a compelling story filled with intricate characters and unexpected twists. Many appreciate the dark academia aesthetic, the beautiful prose, and the psychological depth of the characters. Some readers highlight the unique setting and the absorbing narrative that delves into the motivations behind a murder, rather than focusing solely on the act itself. However, a minority found the story and characters dull or challenging to connect with, suggesting it may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it is highly recommended for those who enjoy thought-provoking and darkly humorous literature.

Richard Papen, a relatively impoverished student at a New England college, falls in with an exclusive clique of rich, worldly Greek scholars and soon learns the dreadful secret that keeps them together. Reader's Guide included. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

The Secret History

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30th Anniversary Edition

PangoBooks readers largely praise the suspenseful and unpredictable nature of this Riley Sager thriller, appreciating the many plot twists and the meticulously crafted creepy atmosphere. The unique apartment setting and the fast-paced, engaging storyline keep readers hooked, although some mention a slower middle section. While the ending is seen as bizarre and less plausible by a few, others find it fitting within the story's context. The novel's cinematic feel makes many readers wish it were adapted into a movie, albeit with a desire for more fleshed-out characters. Despite minor criticisms, it is highly recommended, especially for fans of thrillers and horror.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Looking for a suspense novel that will keep you up until way past midnight? Look no further than Lock Every Door, by Riley Sager.”—Stephen King No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents, all of whom are rich or famous or both. These are the only rules for Jules Larsen’s new job as an apartment sitter at the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan's most high-profile and mysterious buildings. Recently heartbroken and just plain broke, Jules is taken in by the splendor of her surroundings and accepts the terms, ready to leave her past life behind. As she gets to know the residents and staff of the Bartholomew, Jules finds herself drawn to fellow apartment sitter Ingrid, who comfortingly reminds her of the sister she lost eight years ago. When Ingrid confides that the Bartholomew is not what it seems and the dark history hidden beneath its gleaming facade is starting to frighten her, Jules brushes it off as a harmless ghost story...until the next day, when Ingrid disappears. Searching for the truth about Ingrid’s disappearance, Jules digs deeper into the Bartholomew's sordid past and into the secrets kept within its walls. What she discovers pits Jules against the clock as she races to unmask a killer, expose the building’s hidden past, and escape the Bartholomew before her temporary status becomes permanent.

Lock Every Door

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Jennifer Hillier

PangoBooks readers are raving about this thriller for its intense, dark, and twisty narrative that keeps you guessing until the end. Many appreciate Jennifer Hillier's exceptional writing style and compelling plot, with several noting that they were hooked from the beginning and found it hard to put down. The story's surprising twists and well-developed characters, particularly Geo, have left a strong impression, making it a standout read for many. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few readers mentioned minor distractions but still found the book enjoyable and worth recommending.

New Hampshire

“Intense and compelling. This page-turner will grip your imagination until the very last, astonishing twist.” —Chevy Stevens An explosive, edge-of-your-seat read about three friends, one murder, and a whole world of secrets... Angela was one of the most popular girls in her high school before she disappeared without a trace. Nobody ever knew what became of her—not Georgina, her best friend, nor Kaiser, who was close with both girls. Then, fourteen years later, Angela’s remains were discovered in the woods near Geo’s childhood home and Kaiser—who became a detective with the Seattle police department—finally learned the truth: Angela was a victim of Calvin James. To the authorities, Calvin was a notorious serial killer. But back in the day, Calvin was Geo’s first love. Their relationship bordered on obsession from the moment they met, right up until the night Angela was killed. Geo carried the secret of Calvin’s dark deeds until the evidence landed her in prison. But now, just as Geo is about to be released, new bodies start turning up—killed in the exact same manner as Angela. . . and soon Geo, Kaiser, and local law enforcement officials realize that what happened that fateful night is more complex and chilling than anyone could have imagined. “Thrilling...terrifying, Jar of Hearts is definitely not something you’ve read before.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jar of Hearts

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New Jersey

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Illinois

In this chilling novel from bestselling author John Marrs, a young couple's house hides terrible secrets--and not all of them are confined to the past.

Mia and Finn are busy turning a derelict house into their dream home when Mia unexpectedly falls pregnant. But just when they think the house is ready, Mia discovers a chilling message scored into a skirting board: I WILL SAVE THEM FROM THE ATTIC. Following the clue up into the eaves, the couple make a gruesome discovery: their dream home was once a house of horrors.

In the wake of their traumatic discovery, the baby arrives and Mia can't shake her fixation with the monstrous crimes that happened right above them. Haunted by the terrible things she saw and desperate to find answers, her obsession pulls her ever further from her husband.

Secrecy shrouds the mystery of the attic, but when shards of a dark truth start to emerge, Mia realises the danger is terrifyingly present. She is prepared to do anything to protect her family--but is it already too late?

Keep It in the Family

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J. T. Geissinger

Pen Pal (Standard Edition)

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Pen Pal

Allen Eskens

Virginia

Contains an excerpt from the forthcoming novel titled The guise of another.

The Life We Bury

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David Ellis

California

Look Closer

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Utah

An Addictive Psychological Thriller You Won't Be Able to Put Down

"One of the best thrillers I've ever read!" --Amazon customer

Abby wants a baby more than anything.

But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true.

But it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret.

And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.


The Surrogate Mother

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Steve Cavanagh

The Serial Killer Isn't on Trial. He's on the Jury

In Thirteen, the third novel in international bestselling author Steve Cavanagh's Eddie Flynn series, a juror sows reasonable doubt to ensure an innocent man is found guilty. If you can’t beat the system, be the system. “A knockout.”—Booklist (starred review) It’s the murder trial of the century—and Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house. He has done everything in his power to make sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury. “A terrific hook...more twists than a tornado... A genuine, read-in-one-sitting page-turner.” —The Guardian But there’s someone on his tail. Defense lawyer and former conman Eddie Flynn doesn’t believe that his movie-star client killed two people. He suspects that the real killer is closer than they think—but who would guess just how close? “BOOKS THESE INGENIOUS DON’T COME ALONG VERY OFTEN.”—Michael Connelly

Thirteen

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Massachusetts

A Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Twist You Won't See Coming

Want to Know a Secret?

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Washington

An Unputdownable Psychological Thriller with a Heartstopping Twist

The Ex

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Blake Crouch

Ethan Burke, one of the few who knows what lies beyond the borders of Wayward Pines, settles uncomfortably into his role as sheriff.

Wayward

A gripping apocalyptic thriller about a man and his family running for their lives in an America gone mad—from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion No time to think. No time to ask why. Only time to run. Five days ago, the epidemic of rage began. Four days ago, the rash of senseless murders swept the nation. Three days ago, the president addressed the country and begged for peace—even as the murders increased tenfold. Two days ago, the killers began to mobilize. One day ago, the power went out. And tonight, the killers are reading the names of those to be killed over the Emergency Broadcast System. Jack Colclough is listening over the battery-powered radio on his kitchen table in Albuquerque, and he just heard his name. People are coming to his house to kill him, his wife, his daughter, and his son. He has no idea what’s happening, or why, but the time for questions is long past. His only chance is to run. Following an ordinary family on a desperate race through an America that’s destroying itself, Run is a terrifying, brutally stripped-down thriller from master storyteller Blake Crouch.

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For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Thomas Harris...picture this: a landscape of American genocide...5 D A Y S A G O...A rash of bizarre murders swept the country...Senseless. Brutal. Seemingly unconnected. A cop walked into a nursing home and unloaded his weapons on elderly and staff alike. A mass of school shootings. Prison riots of unprecedented brutality. Mind-boggling acts of violence in every state. 4 D A Y S A G O...The murders increased ten-fold...3 D A Y S A G O...The President addressed the nation and begged for calm and peace...2 D A Y S A G O...The killers began to mobilize...Y E S T E R D A Y...All the power went out...T O N I G H T...They're reading the names of those to be killed on the Emergency Broadcast System. You are listening over the battery-powered radio on your kitchen table, and they've just read yours. Your name is Jack Colclough. You have a wife, a daughter, and a young son. You live in Albuquerque, New Mexico. People are coming to your house to kill you and your family. You don't know why, but you don't have time to think about that any more. You only have time to....R U N.

Kiersten Modglin

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Bad things don't happen in Cason Glen.The locals make sure of it.So, when the residents of the town's most exclusive subdivision discover one of their own is missing, it sends a wave of panic and discord throughout the neighborhood.They are supposed to be safe.But they quickly realize not everything is as it once seemed in their idyllic world.Slowly, the cracks have begun to show, revealing the dark and devious truth behind their home, their neighbors, and the lengths some people will go to protect their secrets.Someone's missing.Someone's dead.Everyone's lying.In a town full of masterfully woven webs, these six friends are about to watch their world unravel. And, if they're not careful, one of them might be the next to disappear?When everyone you know is a liar, how do you decide whom to trust?

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