Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden

Rating: ★★★★★

Dates Read: 2/18/23 - 2/18/23

    Quinn Alexander finds herself on the run after committing a heinous crime, desperate to avoid a life behind bars. Racing against time, she escapes her home, job, and family, and embarks on a journey towards the northern border. However, an unexpected snowstorm forces her to seek shelter at the eerie and secluded [Baxter Motel](https://www.google.com/search?q=Baxter%20Motel), owned by the kind-hearted [Nick Baxter](https://www.google.com/search?q=Nick%20Baxter). As Quinn settles in for the night, she soon realizes that the motel holds a dark and unsettling history. Across from her room, Nick's unwell wife lurks in the shadows, constantly observing. In order to continue her quest for freedom in the morning, Quinn must survive the ominous and treacherous night at the motel, packed with secrets and potential dangers.

    “Maybe we used up all our happiness. Maybe everybody only gets so much.”

    Absolutely mesmerizing! "Do Not Disturb" had me completely captivated from start to finish, leaving me in awe of its unexpected twists and turns. I'm a huge fan of mystery psychological thrillers, and this book delivered everything I could have hoped for. From the explosive opening to the chilling conclusion, the story weaves a web of intrigue that keeps you guessing until the very end. It's like a thrilling rollercoaster ride, and I couldn't get enough of it.

    Freida McFadden is a master storyteller, skillfully crafting a tale that is both suspenseful and original. The way she juggles multiple perspectives - effortlessly switching between three characters - is nothing short of brilliant. Each viewpoint adds an extra layer of complexity to the narrative, making it all the more immersive and enthralling.

    I was completely hooked on the protagonist's harrowing journey into the heart of a disturbing and mind-bending psychological puzzle. McFadden's deft handling of unnerving situations kept me on the edge of my seat, unable to put the book down. It's the kind of gripping tale that makes you lose track of time and forget the world around you.

    “I love mirrors,” Greta tells me. “Mirrors are the barrier between the conscious and unconscious mind. Everyone has an inner concept of themselves, but mirrors are reality. What you see right now that is the truth that everyone else sees.”

    "Do Not Disturb" is the epitome of a page-turner, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to any lover of pulse-pounding suspense and captivating storytelling.