Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn’t realize she’s heading straight into a blizzard.
She never arrives at her destination.
Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she’s made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.
But something isn’t right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn’t what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet.
And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself—and her unborn child.
A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a snowbound thriller that will chill you to the bone.
Carlos D. –
It was almost perfect, I think.I didn’t expect the late epilogue’s plot twist of Hank, but I really didn’t like much the one of Tegan’s brother.Also, Freida, wasn’t another name rather than Tia to call the baby. Maybe for UK and USA readers is not a big deal but I’m a Spanish reader and the baby’s name is literally translated to “Aunt”
[...]Léa –
Étant fan de la première heure j’avais pré commandé ce livre et je l’ai reçu le lendemain de la sortie, en avance sur la date de livraison prévue. Arrivé en excellent état. Ravie !
[...]Frouke 💖💖 –
This is a really good story. It has lots of twist and turns. And it will keep you on the edge of your seat. I finished this in almost one session. I couldn’t put it down.Thank you Freida fot this great story.
[...]Millie-rose –
I love the whole story line, from start to finish. I love the story behind polly, and I think no matter what. The emotions you feel towards her throughout, changes when you understand her full story. Always with a freida book, the most obvious villain, always turns out to be the best character, I knew Hank was good from the moment he helped Tegan in the car. No matter how he was portrayed. But of course the twist at the end. I was soooo certain it was Sadie!! So I absolutely loved that plot twist at the end. However, I did guess the brother from the start, I knew he played a major role. However, that’s because I’m a freida fan, read all of her books to date, I know how she writes now. So it’s not a negative.Great book, amazing characters. Lots of room for interpretation, plot twists and an amazing story line. Can be triggering to some, but I think it’s amazing that it was spoken about. I mean, nobody speaks on about the after effects on one’s mental health after the events taken place like explained in the book.
[...]Garden Girl –
– 5 Stars!- FAST read- Excellent chapter lengths- Multiple POV’s..just the right amount!- Stellar prologue!- Masterful suspense..kept my fingers ‘flying’ through the pages..- Classic *Freida* TWISTS!
[...]Kathryn Shupe –
Not Freida’s Best
[...]It was a good read and definitely a page turner once you get into it. But all that happens in just 4 days is unbelievable. The characters are very well written. I especially could picture Polly and Hank. Nice ending.
Erratic –
Enjoyed, but I have complaints
[...]I had fun reading this, but I was never in doubt of what would eventually happen. This is because I’ve read so many Freida McFadden books that I don’t fear for the main characters anymore. The twist was obvious, but again, this is because McFadden has a style that’s predictable after reading two or three of her books. I still love her stories!What I didn’t like about this one is how dumb the main character is. She’s a terrible judge of character, and in the end, when she gets her happily ever after, it’s obvious to me that the lawyer is after her money. This was obvious in the beginning, too. Poor, dumb Tegan. Still dumb as a bag of rocks.*Almost* too stupid to be alive, lol.Somewhere in the middle, I started skipping Tegan’s chapters. She was boring. Polly, though a villain through and through, was much more interesting to read. Also, there was a forced dramatic moment in the book, where Polly invites Tegan’s brother into the home for coffee. Yeah, I skipped that too.C’mon, McFadden. Every time the police show up, the main characters are never found out. Nothing ever happens. It’s all fake, forced suspense. And Polly inviting the brother in was unrealistic. It felt cheesy and bad, in a soap opera kind of way.I’m taking a break from McFadden, as she’s become predictable and unrealistic.BUT this was still a good read. I liked Polly and her husband. I skipped some chapters, but generally McFadden won’t leave you bored. If this is your first book of hers, you’ll probably enjoy it.
GGmom –
Crash and burn
[...]This book is okay. It’s long and drawn out and then it has a good twist at the end which brought the rating up slightly. This book made me more anxious and annoyed then captivated & interested. I did skim many chapters bc it was painful to read. Not that the writing is bad. It was the characters and their utter naivety and stupidity. I personally don’t handle stupid very well. The story starts good. There is a 8 month pregnant young woman Teagan (love her name) who is 23 years old. She finds herself pregnant and alone living in a dingy studio apartment working at a grocery store trying to make ends meet. I won’t spoil how she finds herself in the situation she’s in. She finds out something terrible happened and decides she’s going to drive 2 hours away to stay with her only living relative – her brother -for a few days. He reminds her a snow storm is coming, that she must leave early to avoid it. But the little ding Dong decides to work an extra shift then leaves for her brothers place. Well, it’s quite obvious that she gets herself into a terrible predicament by taking a back roads where she crashes her vehicle and finds herself stuck with no cell service. 23 is such a naive age really. Anyway, she gets help from a large man….and she thinks her and her baby are going to be saved. But are they???? If you are a reader who enjoys books about captivity, desperation and being rescued, this book is for you.
lblackert –
Twisted
[...]This truly is a psychological drama. I read it in a day. Just when you think things can’t get any more twisted, they do. And the surprise ending truly was a surprise. Tegan is strong, but her decision at the end is hard to take after her strength around her settlement. Polly is just a real piece of work. Not sure how I feel about the way it all resolves, but I did enjoy the book.
Pavlina Sanborn –
Perfect!
[...]Pregnant Tegan flees her troubled past and gets stranded in a blizzard in rural Maine. She is rescued by a couple and taken to their cabin, but soon realizes she is in grave danger. She must fight to save herself and her unborn child in this chilling snowbound thriller.I delved into this story with no prior knowledge, and I am grateful that I did. If I didn’t have responsibilities and a busy life to attend to, I could have easily finished this book in a single day. It is incredibly addictive, and I found it difficult to tear myself away whenever I had to pause my reading. I was tempted to cancel all my plans just to keep reading! A word of caution: avoid reading this book before bed, as it will keep you up all night. It’s nearly impossible to put down.There were so many aspects of this book that I enjoyed. The intricate plot, unexpected twists, and surprising ending kept me engaged from start to finish. The story was well-crafted and cleverly designed to keep readers guessing. The twist towards the end caught me completely off guard, leaving me in awe.The underlying message of the book is a powerful reminder that people are not always what they seem. It encourages readers not to judge others based on appearances or assumptions. The book’s dark and twisted nature, reminiscent of “Misery” meeting “Rosemary’s Baby,” creates a chilling yet captivating atmosphere. And despite the darkness, the book still manages to deliver a satisfying and uplifting conclusion.The vivid descriptions of the environment in the book add an extra layer of creepiness and darkness to the narrative, making it impossible not to feel a shiver down your spine at times.If you’re a fan of Freida’s work, you will undoubtedly enjoy this book. It stands out from her other works, as she poured her heart and soul into rewriting it multiple times. The dedication and passion she put into this book are evident on every page. It has quickly become one of my favorite reads. Well done!Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press, for the ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.