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"A gloriously bonkers final twist" – The Sunday Times“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 bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a gripping psychological thriller about a YouTube sensation who has secrets hidden offline that might be enough to destroy her.***Everyone has secrets. But some are worse than others…Influencer and baking sensation April Masterson knows the secret to the perfect gooey brownies. Or how to make key lime squares that will melt in your mouth. But if you keep watching her offline, you may find out some other secrets about April. Secrets she’d rather you didn’t know.Like… Where did her son go when he snuck out late at night? What was she doing with the local soccer coach behind fogged windows?And what’s buried in her backyard?April’s secrets are enough to destroy her.I’ll make sure of that.The inimitable Freida McFadden peels back the layers of a seemingly flawless life to expose a picture of obsession, deception, and the quiet menace that waits just beyond the frame – with shocking twists that will keep you hooked to the last page.TropesDomestic ThrillerMysterySuspense ThrillerPsychological ObsessionOnline Identity vs RealityAlso by Freida McFadden:Dear DebbieThe 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*This edition of Want to Know a Secret? made the Sunday Times Bestsellers list upon release in March 2026 (Week 10)Reader reviews:“Once again McFadden has amped up my anxiety and made my stomach knot up.” ***** Goodreads review“One of my favorite writers killed it AGAIN!” ***** Goodreads review“It's a classic Freida McFadden ride: you think you know what's going on, but trust me, you probably don't. It's all about what people show the world versus who they really are when no one's looking. Super twisty and definitely keeps you hooked!” ***** Goodreads review“One of McFadden's finest.” ***** Goodreads review“Fast-paced, entertaining, and packed with a punch.” ***** Goodreads review“Freida is a pure mastermind.” ***** Goodreads review“No one writes a plot twist better than Freida Mcfadden.” ***** Goodreads review
