The Boyfriend: A Twisty Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid
About this product
A new, twisting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Teacher and The Housemaid ! She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot. Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman―the latest in a string of deaths across the coast―confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe. After all, she is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't get to the truth, she'll be the killer's next victim... A dark story about obsession and the things we'll do for love, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers and book sites describe The Boyfriend as a fast-paced, twist-heavy psychological thriller with a strong final reveal. Goodreads and StoryGraph readers often call it a quick page-turner, while some reviewers say the characters are frustrating, the pacing can feel repetitive, and the ending is the main payoff. Reddit discussion leans similar, with readers mostly noting that it is entertaining but divisive. Review blogs are mixed: some praise the suspense and unexpected twist, while others criticize weak character development and predictability.
- Amazon-style reader feedback: gripping, bingeable, and very twisty, but sometimes predictable or repetitive.
- Goodreads/StoryGraph: many readers enjoyed the page-turning pace and surprise ending.
- Reddit: readers generally found it entertaining, with mixed feelings on character logic and plot believability.
- Review blogs: split between calling it a fun thriller and calling it a miss due to shallow characters or uneven execution.
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Specifications
| Genre | Fiction |
| Illustrated | No |
Product Details
| Publisher | Poisoned Pen Press |
| Publication date | October 1, 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1728296226 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1728296227 |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.92 x 8 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #251 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Serial Killer Thrillers #15 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #61 in Murder Thrillers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (290,842) |
