The Boyfriend

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Freida McFadden

"Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. Then she meets Tom. Tom is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Before she knows it, Sydney is swept off her feet. But 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 has Tom, the man of her dreams. But she can't shake her own horrifying 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 soon, she'll be the killer's next victim."--

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Author

Freida McFadden

Pages

368

Publisher

Poisoned Pen Press

Published Date

2024

ISBN

1728296226 9781728296227

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"I read/ audiod this book in one day, it's ok, I figured out who whodunit early on. I only give 2 stars as while it is entertaining read, it is not a wow level. Ending was mediocre. Enjoy! #bookreview #theboyfriend #books2024 "

D M

"Let me start by saying the main character was insufferable! One idiotic decision after another. There were so many times I wanted to smack her around and ask her what she was thinking. This was fairly quick paced and definitely got better towards the end. Not my favorite by Freida, but not as bad as The Inmate. 3.5 out of 5 stars "

The Lazy Reader

"I started to get disappointed thinking “there’s no way this book is going to be this predictable” when all of a sudden plot twist! "

Chena

"I enjoyed this book. It was a fun, quick, easy to understand read and I did not guess the ending!"

Skye Edelson-Bennett

"I love me some Freida. Her books are always an easy read that keep me entertained and interested. I thought I had it figured out but she threw in a good twist. "

Rhon

"Loved this book. Some really good twists!!"

Coobs

"Safe to say I didn’t expect the ending AT ALL !! The plot twist ?!? My jaw is still on the floor. Omg. I couldn’t put it down. Read it in 24h. "

Leticia Cormier

"Yesss!!! Frieda did it again!!! So good!!!"

Dasha Kiryushina

"I gave The Boyfriend three stars. The story was interesting enough to keep me reading, but it wasn’t one that completely grabbed my attention. It follows Sydney as she navigates a relationship with Tom, whose secrets and past slowly unravel, and his peculiar best friend, Gretchen, who adds a layer of intrigue and unease to the plot. The ending was a bit unexpected, but it wasn’t mind-blowing either, more of a twist that wraps things up in a satisfying yet predictable way. The characters were solid, with Gretchen being particularly memorable as her obsession and true intentions unfolded. Overall, it’s a decent psychological thriller with a mix of suspense, dark secrets, and an exploration of obsession, though it didn’t quite reach the level of a standout read for me."