The Intruder

The Intruder by Freida McFadden

The Intruder by Freida McFadden is a gripping psychological thriller that traps readers inside a remote cabin during a violent storm—where paranoia, isolation, and fear blur the line between imagination and deadly reality.

Casey has retreated to the wilderness of New Hampshire to escape a shattered past and start over. Alone in a deteriorating cabin as a powerful storm bears down, she begins to sense that she may not be as isolated as she believed. A face at the window. Movement near the shed. A light where no light should be. With phone lines down, roads impassable, and help out of reach, Casey must confront the terrifying possibility that someone is watching her—and waiting.

Told through alternating timelines and perspectives, The Intruder masterfully builds tension through claustrophobic settings, unreliable perceptions, and deeply human fears. As secrets from the past collide with present danger, the novel explores themes of trust, trauma, survival, and the terrifying vulnerability of being truly alone.

Fast-paced, unsettling, and filled with sharp twists, The Intruder is a must-read for fans of domestic suspense, home-invasion thrillers, and psychological mysteries that keep readers guessing until the final page.