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The Teacher
4.4 (5 ratings)

The Teacher

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

"Superb...[The Teacher] rivets." Publishers Weekly, starred review

A mind-bending, psychological thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Housemaid!

Lesson #1: trust no one

Eve has a good life. She gets up each day, gets a kiss from her husband Nate, and heads off to teach math at the local high school. All is as it should be. Except...

Last year, Caseham High was rocked by a scandal involving a student-teacher affair, with one student, Addie, at its center. But Eve knows there is far more to these ugly rumors than meets the eye.

Addie can't be trusted. She lies. She hurts people. She destroys lives. At least, that's what everyone says.

But nobody knows the real Addie. Nobody knows the secrets that could destroy her. And Addie will do anything to keep it quiet.

From the New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden comes a story of twisting secrets and long-awaited revenge.

Pages: 393

ISBN: 9781728296210

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4.4

5 ratings

Carina P.

Apr 11, 2026
Damn Freida what a twist, didn't see that coming! And the epilogue, mind blown!

“The Teacher” by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that plunges readers into a web of twisted secrets and lies.

Addie, a student at the center of a teacher-student scandal, leaves Eve, her math teacher, questioning the truth behind the scandal and Addie's role in it, siding with her ex-coworker. Nate, Addie's english teacher and Eve's husband sees Addie in a different light.

Addie, is a character shrouded in mystery. Freida does an amazing job crafting her as an enigmatic figure, leaving readers questioning her true intentions and the extent of her involvement in the scandal. The constant uncertainty surrounding Addie's character adds an element of suspense and intrigue to the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. Is Addie a victim or a master manipulator?

As with all of Frieda's books, I devoured it in one sitting!! This story was a rollercoaster ride of suspense, with unexpected revelations. Freida's ability to maintain a sense of intrigue and unpredictability is commendable, making this a truly engaging read.

Annie P.

Mar 26, 2026
Such an incredible read. Well worth the lost sleep! The twists and turns were amazing! I never would have thought this book was ending like it did. I was shocked. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tonya E.

Feb 27, 2026
Loved the ending and the suprise it brought when I got to the end.

Tara L.

Feb 8, 2026
Well well well... Freida has done it again.

As usual there's an intriguing plot, interesting characters & imaginative settings. Also, can't forget, twists galore.

The story just flows off the page and suddenly it's over and you're left questioning the characters, questioning your morals, questioning the day of the week and if you have an adequate amount of shoes...

Just read it. Go on, it's time. You won't regret it.

Thank you to NetGalley & Poisoned Pen Press for early access to this novel. All opinions are my own.

Cheyenne Joy .

Feb 8, 2026
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