The Boyfriend: A Psychological Thriller
Written by Freida McFadden
Narrated by Victoria Connolly and Robb Moreira
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
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…
Freida McFadden
#1 New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Sunday Times internationally bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury. Freida is the winner of both the International Thriller Writer Award for Best Paperback Original and the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Thriller. Her novels have been translated into more than thirty languages. Freida lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title filled with surprising plot twists and well-written characters, keeping them guessing until the end. The protagonist's decision-making may be frustrating at times, but overall, the story is engaging and enjoyable. Despite some predictable elements, the unexpected ending leaves readers satisfied and eager for more from the author.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 29, 2025
the twist at the end is like what iam actually expecting from Freida mc fadden. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 26, 2025
Freida McFadden never disappoints
I just pick up her books and know i will love it - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 24, 2025
Absolutely loved this book. The suspense is crazy good. Must read - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Oct 15, 2025
Needed more on main character after ending. Loved it!! Love how Freida always makes me quess.....wrong - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 7, 2025
Keeps you guessing to the very end. Incredibly well written. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good suspense. - Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5
Oct 4, 2025
My main issue with the book is pretty much the same issue a lot of other readers had. Why is the female lead character so DUMB?!? The fact that a woman wrote this book made it even more confusing. From the first chapter she was making the most unrelatable decisions I’ve ever known a character to make! She literally decided to not contact police because the “possible suspect” was about to propose to her friend and she didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings! I couldn’t wait for this audiobook to finish just so I could tell you not to bother with it! Maybe the HouseMaid is a better option. I’ll check that out. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 18, 2025
Kinda funny book. Light easy listen and some laughs. Finding a readers voice that I like can be challenging but this persons voice worked for me. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Sep 8, 2025
loved the dual timelines + two povs (past and present) slowly connecting. wouldn’t have predicted that twist, too! absolutely unhinged in the best way! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Aug 23, 2025
Love the story love the plot twist love the writing - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Aug 22, 2025
My favorite part when finally Sydney thought that Randy was the killer I won’t say much but it keeps you on your toes - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Aug 15, 2025
This was a good book by Freida! As always, I loved the switching POVs, and I especially liked the switching of Past/Present timelines in this book. This was one of her books where the ending had me very surprised. I can typically figure out where Freida is going with some of her storylines, but this one was an exception. Overall, this one gets a thumbs up from me! ? - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Aug 1, 2025
I was wrong about slug. Woow, nice twist.
Im hooked on this author. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jul 27, 2025
It was okay — the dialogue feels a little stiff and a lot of it felt predictable. Also, if you can’t stomach a bit of gore imagery, then this isn’t for you. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 23, 2025
This was good! The narration was perfect and Freida?! The woman that you are - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jul 21, 2025
This was an unexpected twist. I totally did not expect that’s the focused changed from characters in that way. It’s was a great read hoped it was a little longer. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jul 17, 2025
I enjoyed the twist at the end. I did not see that coming! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 17, 2025
Suspenseful. Couldn't guess the ending tho I was sure I figured it all out and the big reveal was like BOOM! - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jul 16, 2025
Me gustó !! Muy bueno, muchos giros inesperados, te mantiene interesado y ganchado todo el libro - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jul 16, 2025
I enjoyed the plot twists and turns but the characters are not very likable and lack depth. If you’re looking for an audiobook that won’t make you think too hard while cleaning the house or working out, this is what you’re looking for. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 15, 2025
I would not have guessed that twist at all!! Such a bingeable book! - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jul 7, 2025
Very good story with a twist. Gripping. Great performance. Love it. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jul 5, 2025
A bit too gory for my taste but maybe some will like it - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Jul 3, 2025
Enjoyed the story
Kept me curious till the end
The final trust was quite unexpected - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 26, 2025
I loved this his book! I thought i had it all figured out but nope! Suspense at its best! - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jun 18, 2025
I’m not sure if the book was bad or good, as the main character was quite annoying. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 10, 2025
I was so hooked! Felt like a true crime documentary! - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jun 8, 2025
Not the best book by Freida. Honestly, I'm disappointed. Really lived The Housemaid series but this was not the same - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Jun 6, 2025
I genuinely did not expect that ending! Also it felt so obvious what was going to happen when you start the book but the more you listen the more you realise you're wrong. While I didn't care for the characters the plot was good. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Jun 3, 2025
I really enjoyed it. Then the ending of it was awful. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
May 22, 2025
Out of the three books this one was my favorite. The teacher, the inmate, and the boyfriend. This one had the most unique ending. I was thinking it was another one of those books where they just think we're not going to remember about a certain character and then poof they do.
