The Coworker

4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars | 103,968 ratings

Price: 23.54

Last update: 01-29-2025


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Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back.

Dawn Schiff is strange.

At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m.

So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell―beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running―is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything…

It turns out Dawn wasn't just an awkward outsider―she was being targeted by someone close. And now Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who's the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear: somebody hated Dawn Schiff.

Enough to kill.

The Coworker is a tense, captivating thriller from New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden that explores the dark ways the past can echo through the present―with deadly consequences.


Top reviews from the United States

  • TayTay
    5.0 out of 5 stars ????️‍♀️???? Unraveling Office Mysteries: "The Coworker" by Freida McFadden
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
    Rating: ⭐️⭐️????????????
    TLDR; I read this with my mom and we could not put it down. This was a fun, quick, and suspenseful read. Gotta love Freida's twists. I always wonder how she does it but she does. If you are in a reading slump, need a break from a larger series or just trying to get back into reading - read this or start with one of Freida's books.

    This review is for fun and hope its entertaining in some way - enjoy and read this book.

    In the cold, sterile halls of Vixed, where nutritional supplements are crafted, secrets fester like an unspoken toxin. Freida McFadden's "The Coworker" beckons readers into the enigmatic world of Dawn Schiff, the peculiar accountant who vanished, leaving behind a whirlwind of suspicion and a twisted game that not even the office's queen bee, Natalie Farrell, can escape.

    ????️ A Game of Shadows:
    As the clock ticks towards 8:45 a.m., the strangeness of Dawn Schiff unfurls like a shadowy dance. McFadden paints Dawn as an enigma, an outsider harboring mysteries that elude the prying eyes of the Vixed coworkers. The suspense tightens when Dawn vanishes, leaving Natalie ensnared in a web of questions with no easy answers.

    ???? Office Humor Meets Dark Secrets:
    In the monotony of office life, McFadden injects doses of humor (she's good at it), transforming the mundane into a comedic escapade. The quirks of office culture find a place amidst the suspense, creating a narrative that oscillates between chuckles and gasps. It's a rollercoaster of emotions, where laughter and tension intertwine in an unusual office tango. Just when you think you got it figured out someone else pops up.

    ???? Twists That Tease:
    McFadden's trademark twists take center stage, beckoning readers into a maze of uncertainty. The anonymous phone call becomes a siren's song, luring Natalie into a labyrinth where the distinction between victim and perpetrator blurs. With each revelation, the plot tightens its grip, leaving readers guessing until the final, gasp-inducing twist.

    ???? Cat and Mouse:
    Caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse, Natalie grapples with her connection to Dawn. The lines between alliances and betrayals blur as she navigates the treacherous terrain of office politics turned deadly. McFadden expertly weaves a tale of suspicion and mistrust, leaving readers to wonder who's pulling the strings.

    ???? Echoes of the Past:
    The echoes of Dawn's mysterious past reverberate through the present, casting shadows that stretch far beyond the office walls. McFadden, a maestro of suspense, explores the sinister ways in which the past can claw its way into the present, leaving a trail of deadly consequences.

    In "The Coworker," Freida McFadden concocts a potion of humor, suspense, and office intrigue that proves irresistible. A page-turner that entices you into the labyrinth of secrets lurking beneath the veneer of Vixed, it's a thriller that echoes long after the final revelation. Will you uncover the truth, or will the shadows of the office swallow you whole? ????️‍♀️????????️
  • Megan
    4.0 out of 5 stars not the best ending
    Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2024
    The book read very easily and quickly. There were a few twists and turns but I was hoping for something even bigger at the end. I still really liked this book, though, and I’ll continue reading everything Freida puts out.
  • Gary Roen
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok its by this author but
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
    I have been reading many of the books by this author lately It starts off okay and goes pretty nice but it has a character who is just obsessed with turtles that is so bothersome throughout the whole book. It is to the degree that you get an education in the fine arts of turtles. This character also has statues of turtles and just about everything you want to buy of turtles. The story is a good one but slower than others I have read. I do not know about you but with this one I am all turtled out
  • Crystal Lamb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and Quick Read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2025
    This one is a page turner, that you won’t want to put down. The turns keep you guessing all the way through. I am loving all McFaddens book so far. I can’t get enough.
  • Delaware Dee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you on your toes
    Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2025
    This book keeps you trying to figure out who the main characters really are and what should you believe. It is well written and has good "turns" to the plot.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
    Freida McFadden's books never fail to captivate and evoke a range of emotions. This latest work is an engaging and thought-provoking read that will pique your curiosity and provide you with a deeper understanding of the human experience, even if the subject matter is not directly related. The author's vivid storytelling and insightful observations make this an enjoyable and enriching read.
  • Maci Theriot
    4.0 out of 5 stars great, quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2025
    This book was a fast paced, great thriller read. I love all of Freida McFadden’s books. Can’t wait to read more.
  • Mercedes Mead
    3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable Thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
    3.5 - I enjoyed this book. I read a lot of negative reviews on it, but it’s what you would expect from a Freida McFadden thriller. It took me about a day to read this book because I wanted to know what happened. Part II dragged a little bit for me, which is why it has 3.5 instead of 4 stars. I thought the turtle aspect of it was funny ????

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