Dear Debbie: The Instant Sunday Times Bestselling Psychological Thriller from the Author of The Housemaid Books

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“Take the propulsive darkness of Gone Girl, the prolific output of Colleen Hoover, and the addictive twists of Harlan Coben, and you have something close to Freida McFadden.” – The Independent“Intimidatingly prolific” – The Sunday TimesFrom #1 Sunday Times and international bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a biting, subversive thriller about what happens when women finally choose to take justice into their own hands – with killer results.***Sometimes, enough is enough…Debbie Mullen is losing it. For years, she has compiled all her best advice into her column, Dear Debbie, where the wives of New England come for sympathy and neighbourly advice. Through her work, Debbie has heard from countless women who are ignored, belittled, or even abused by their husbands. And Debbie does her best to guide them in the right direction.Or at least, she did.These days, Debbie's life seems to be spiralling out of control. She just lost her job. Something strange is happening with her teenage daughters. And her husband is keeping secrets, according to the tracking app she installed on his phone. Now, Debbie's done being the bigger person. She's done being reasonable and practical. It's time to take her own advice.And now it's time for payback against all the people in her life who deserve it the most.A brand new, twisted psychological thriller that will have you cheering "good for her!" from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling and global sensation Freida McFadden, the iconic author of The Housemaid.TropesPsychological ThrillerSuspenseDomestic ThrillerSuburban NoirFeminist RevengeAlso by Freida McFadden:The IntruderThe TenantThe CrashThe BoyfriendThe TeacherThe CoworkerWard DNever LieThe InmateThe HousemaidThe Housemaid's SecretThe Housemaid is WatchingDo You Remember?Do Not DisturbThe Locked DoorWant to Know a Secret?One by OneThe Wife UpstairsThe Perfect SonThe ExThe Surrogate MotherBrain DamageDead Med*Dear Debbie made the Sunday Times Bestsellers list shortly after release in February 2026

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by Freida McFadden (Author)

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“Dear Debbie” is a fast-paced psychological thriller that leans heavily into suspense, secrets, and escalating tension, in line with the author’s signature domestic thriller style.The story quickly establishes a sense of unease, drawing you into a situation that feels ordinary on the surface but becomes increasingly layered and unsettling as it progresses. The pacing is brisk, with short chapters that encourage “just one more” reading, making it an easy book to get through in a short time.Character dynamics are central to the plot, with relationships that feel tense and unpredictable. The narrative does a good job of keeping you questioning motives and reassessing what you think you know as new details emerge.There are several twists throughout the book, some more surprising than others, and the overall structure is designed to maintain momentum rather than slow, gradual build-up. Fans of domestic psychological thrillers will likely appreciate the familiar blend of secrets, manipulation, and shifting perspectives.If there is a limitation, it’s that experienced readers of the genre may recognise some recurring themes or plot devices, as it follows a similar formula to other popular titles in this space. However, the execution remains engaging and readable throughout.Overall, this is an accessible, entertaining psychological thriller that delivers strong pacing, plenty of tension, and a plot designed for binge reading, especially for fans of domestic suspense fiction.