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She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim.

Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot.

Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.

Then 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 is dating the guy of her dreams. But she can't shake her own 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, she'll be the killer's next victim…

©2024 Freida McFadden (P)2024 Hollywood Upstairs Press Crime Thrillers Domestic Thrillers Editors Select Psychological Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary Dating

Editorial Review

A perfect match or a perfect trap?
In this chilling thriller, readers are thrust into a heart-pounding narrative that explores the dark side of modern dating. Sydney Shaw, like many single women, has had her share of dating nightmares. But when she meets her new boyfriend—a handsome, successful doctor—things finally seem to be falling into place. The romance feels too good to be true, and as it turns out, it just might be. The backdrop of a serial killer stalking women adds a chilling dimension to the plot. The novel excels at tapping into universal fears about dating, particularly the vulnerability that comes with opening yourself up to someone new. The slow reveal of the killer’s identity is masterfully handled, with just enough red herrings to keep readers guessing until the final, heart-stopping twist. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

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I liked how the past and future PoV connected. And usually after reading so many thriller novels , you can predict the ending and the plot twist, but not for this novel,at the ending,I got one whiplash after the other.

The Plot Twist

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I had to listen every moment I could find time. The need to know who was doing what throughout this story had me hooked.
I was not disappointed & the epilogue was just the right finishing touch.

Loved the twists

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Loved the story but didn’t like how stupid Sydney was at times…c’mon women aren’t that silly stop writing as though they are. However, I will still be reading more from Freida McFadden and hoping that women are portrayed less clueless. Still loved her writing and the narrator’s are perfect!

Great twist

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Great narration, I did find myself liking this but also disturbed me too. Maybe that was the plan?

A bit too disturbing for me

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Absolutely loved this book such a great story. Last few chapters I couldn’t put it down .

The twists in this story was amazing

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