The Tenant by Freida McFadden Summary
Overview of The Tenant
When a physician becomes your worst nightmare... "The Tenant" marks bestselling author Freida McFadden's first male protagonist thriller, hailed as "her finest story to date" with a midpoint twist that blindsides readers. Harvard-educated doctor by day, psychological manipulator by night.
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Behind Closed Doors: A Perfect Life Unraveling
What happens when the person sharing your home is not who they claim to be? Blake Porter's life seemed perfect-a prestigious vice president position at a Manhattan marketing firm, a beautiful fiancee named Krista, and a gorgeous brownstone they called home. But when financial troubles force them to take in a tenant, this perfect facade begins to crack. Whitney Cross appears ordinary enough-a thirty-something waitress with straight brown hair and simple tastes who moves in with just two duffel bags and two boxes. Yet her arrival triggers a series of increasingly disturbing events that will ultimately reveal how little we truly know about those closest to us. The seemingly innocent decision to rent out their garden apartment sets in motion a psychological game where nothing is as it seems, and everyone has something to hide.
The Fall from Grace
The Invisible War
Unraveling Threads
The Masks Fall Away
Truth and Consequences
The Darkness Within
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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