Do Not Disturb: An addictive psychological thriller Paperback – 10 Sept. 2021

Such a,great read,where just when you think you've sussed it, another twist. A very talented author. Look forward the next bokk.

Fast paced . Easy read . Short chapters , which i prefer . Enjoyed this one . Unexpected ending (Freida McFadden style )

It's always fun to read Frieda's books. They flow beautifully and keep you entertained. The twists are fun too and even though they are murder mysteries, I can't help enjoying them and wanting to read more. Thanks Frieda

This novel borrows from a well known Hitchcock film to create the mood and suspense and takes an interesting multi-person approach to spin the yarn, with each telling their story in the first-person. I confess to not being a big fan of the first-person style, feeling it narrows the narrative, but McFadden uses it well and introduces each view point at satisfying moments, leaving you intrigued and invested as you learn a little more from the eyes of another character. When the threads all came together, I was a little disappointed, as it felt overly convenient, but I won't go into detail for fear of spoiling for others.

Psychological Thriller Fans rating - 76% ⭐⭐⭐⭐Genre: Mystery / SuspenseI love the easy style of McFadden’s writing and the short, punchy chapters which entice you to read ‘just one more’ until the book’s finished and it’s two o’clock in the morning.This book also cleverly plays with the readers’ expectations and twists them out of recognition. In this case, there’s a knowing nod to Hitchcock’s Psycho.There’s a creepy motel (Baxter Motel even sounds similar to Bates Motel!) and a strange woman silhouetted in the window.And so McFadden encourages you to believe you know what’s going on and how the story’s going to play out – until she pulls the rug from under your feet and you realise she’s played you all along.The story is about Quinn Alexander, who has murdered her controlling husband as the novel opens.Desperate not to be caught, she makes a run for it, but when she’s pulled over in a snowstorm with a faulty taillight, she’s forced to take refuge in a motel for the night.That’s where she meets owner, Nick and the curious lady in Room 202 who’s watching her every move.The book cleverly switches POVs between Quinn, her sister, Claudia and the motel owner’s wife, Rosalie who give a different perspective on the events that unfold.But rather than flip-flopping between characters from chapter to chapter, McFadden gives each character a substantial section of the book so you have the time and space to really understand each of them.A definite Psychological Thriller Fans recommended read.

I love a Frieda McFadden book. With building suspense, and twists galore Do Not Disturb is another very enjoyable read. You may think you know what's going on, but then she whips the rug out from underneath your feet! This was my third book by her and I look forward to reading more. I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators were fantastic.

Love Freda’s books. Always an unexpected turn of events and keeps you hooked. I read her books faster than anyone else’s as I just cannot put them down

I didn’t enjoy this particular story as much as some of Freida’s other books. This was mainly due to one really unbelievable twist. It was, however, engaging throughout and I was keen to find out what would happen to Quinn. It was an interesting and exciting plot with Quinn running away from home after killing her husband. There were some eccentric characters in this book and it was interesting to learn more about them as the story progressed. Overall, I did enjoy this story, hence the 4 stars, but the strange twist and quick rap-up ending felt a little rushed.