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The Boyfriend

By: Freida McFadden
Narrated by: Victoria Connolly, Robb Moreira
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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...

©2024 Freida McFadden (P)2024 Hollywood Upstairs Press
Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Editors Select Psychological Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary

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Editorial Review

A perfect match or a perfect trap?
In this chilling thriller, readers are thrust into a heart-pounding narrative that explores the dark side of modern dating. Sydney Shaw, like many single women, has had her share of dating nightmares. But when she meets her new boyfriend—a handsome, successful doctor—things finally seem to be falling into place. The romance feels too good to be true, and as it turns out, it just might be. The backdrop of a serial killer stalking women adds a chilling dimension to the plot. The novel excels at tapping into universal fears about dating, particularly the vulnerability that comes with opening yourself up to someone new. The slow reveal of the killer’s identity is masterfully handled, with just enough red herrings to keep readers guessing until the final, heart-stopping twist. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

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the plot

it was a very easy book to listen too, while doing the house work. good read

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Twist I didn’t see coming

Love Frieda McFadden books. Just when you think you’ve sussed out the twist - BOOM - you haven’t! Brilliant writing and brilliant stories!

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Good twist as usual!

Everytime I’ve guessed the twist, I am surprised once again! Really enjoyed this book and would recommend it, One of my top 3 Freida books!

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Very average

Very average, annoying and stupid characters at times. Pursued to the end in case it got better, but the ending was the most irritating part

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Easy read

The story line was good, I couldn’t see where it was going but young toms voice was irritating! :)

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Brilliant!

Loved the twist at the end. Would never have guessed that ending and I thoughts

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Twist and turns

Love the twist and turns. Going back in childhood times so we get to know the characters. Love the storyline and plots because the narrator voices was actually quite annoying. I would have definitely switched off based on just that so thank god for the great story line and build up. That is what kept me going. Kept me guessing. Great book.

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Fantastic twists!

My favourite Freida book so far! it kept me guessing until the end. I thought I had it all figured out but I was completely wrong!

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Excellent - Freida back at her best.

After reading and being very disappointed with The Housemaid is Watching, i was in 2 minds about reading this one as i din't want to be disappointed again. HOWEVER, this was not the case.

I thought i was being a literal genius with this book, thinking i knew all the way through what was going to happen and who the 'baddie' was, boy was i mistaken!!

twisty, turny excellence - highly recommend

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Full of surprises!

Everytime I’ve listened to one of Friedas booked I try to guess what twist will happen & so far out of 5 books she’s caught me every single time! So well written love it!

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