Front cover of Dear Debbie by Freida McFadden, paperback

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

Freida McFadden

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  • Pages · 336 pages
  • Publication Date · 27/01/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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Named one of the TIME100 Most Influential People of 2026"I enjoy Freida McFadden. The books are engrossing and her sense of humour is sharp and dark. Vengeance comes with a twist and is satisfying" - STEPHEN KING
"McFadden is a writer at the top of her game-and the undisputed mistress of the psychological thriller." - E.L. James
"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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