Ward D: A gripping psychological thriller

Ward D by Freida McFadden is a psychological thriller set in a locked psychiatric ward during a single night shift. Amy Brenner, a medical student, is assigned to an overnight shift at the psychiatric hospital’s high-security unit, Ward D. The facility houses some of the most dangerous and unstable patients, making the shift unsettling from the start. As the night progresses, strange and disturbing events begin to unfold. Patients seem to be acting oddly, noises echo through the halls, and Amy starts feeling like someone is watching her. With limited staff on duty and no easy way out, she becomes increasingly paranoid. When people start disappearing, Amy realizes she may be trapped in a nightmare far worse than she imagined. As secrets from her past start to surface, she must figure out what’s real, who she can trust, and how to survive the night in Ward D before it's too late. Freida McFadden is known for her gripping thrillers, and Ward D is no exception. The novel maintains a fast pace, making it a quick, suspenseful read. The confined setting of the psychiatric ward creates a claustrophobic, eerie atmosphere, heightening the tension throughout the book. The book keeps you on edge with its unpredictable twists and unsettling setting. The short chapters and constant action make it hard to put down. As with McFadden’s other novels, the story includes unexpected reveals that keep readers guessing. If you enjoy psychological thrillers with a creepy hospital setting, Ward D is an entertaining choice. It’s a fast, engaging read with plenty of suspense, though it may not be the most complex thriller out there. Fans of Freida McFadden’s other books will likely enjoy it, but those looking for deeply layered psychological narratives might find it a bit predictable. Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ward D, is another fast paced psychological thriller by Freida McFadden, that is set in a psychiatric unit. Medical student Amy Brenner has dreaded this night for a long time. An overnight rotation on Ward D, the locked psychiatric unit is standard training, but Amy has secrets buried in those halls. Secrets she can’t let anyone discover. What begins as a tense but routine shift quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Patients vanish. Staff disappear. Shadows stretch long down sterile corridors. The unit itself seems to have turned into a trap, a place where questions only multiply and answers can cost you your life. And as Amy tries to make sense of the chaos, she must confront not only the danger around her, but the darkness she thought she’d escaped long ago. This is a fast paced novel with plenty of action, combining medical life with psychological terror, creating an atmosphere thick with dread. Well paced, full of tension, suspense, and twists, make this an entertaining read.

A complete page turner that l couldn’t put down- some bits seemed a little far fetched but my goodness, all the twists and turns!! First book of Freida McFadden’s that l have read and it won’t be the last- gripping and thrilling and l liked the back story as well so we learned about Jade and Amy’s early history! Well worth a read and good value to buy.

I really enjoyed most of this book, plenty of plot twists along the way. I was so looking forward to finding out how the story ended, but was ultimately disappointed to be honest. There is also a ridiculous warning at the start of the book, telling you that Mental Health wards are not really like those in this novel!

Incredible read !!

There are lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I enjoyed it as a light read but it also made me think about how psychiatric illnesses are treated and how indviduals cope with them when they leave hospital.

I ended up liking this a lot. A great twisty ending! Well written but I did lag a bit in the middle and might have given up if I had not previously enjoyed other Freida McFadden books. I'm not really sure why the tension did not hold up for me as well as it should. Perhaps it was the "now and then" structure. I have never liked the jump back and forth in timelines, and I think in this instance it served to break the tension of the "now" situation rather than enhance it. However the last thirty pages had me holding my breath and the end [if not entirely unexpected] left me with an echo of sadness. Hence the five stars rating.

"The best lies stay close to the truth" Plot: Medical student Amy is in her 3rd year residency. As part of her training she must gain experience in every medical field. Including, the hospital's mental health unit known as Ward D. This is a shift she is dreading and as the night starts, she bumps into familiar faces she's rather avoid. As the clock ticks down on her 12 hour shift, it becomes apparent that something very unsettling is going on in Ward D. Staff and patients are going missing. Amy doesn't know what is real, what is a reflection of her own fear and imagination or who she can trust. One thing is very clear, the whole ward is in danger and Amy must do everything she can to survive the night. Having struggled with my own mental health for years, I took this book at face value for the work of fiction that it is. I have to say I really enjoyed it. The fast pace and short chapters made this a very addictive read that I couldn't put down. I've never said "one more chapter" so many times as I did with this book. I love Freida's writing style and find her books easy to read and really enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this book to suspense, thriller fans. However, if you would prefer a book that accurately represents mental health issues and avoids the stigma surrounding them, then this may not be the book for you.

Amazing book with a great twist! Classic Freda

Älskar att köpa böcker från amazon, snabbt enkelt och smidigt. Böckerna kommer fram i bra skick och är oftast några kronor billigare. Själva boken är en klassisk Freida Mc Fadden. Spännande, lättläst och underhållande!

Amazing book with lots of twist and turns loved it as expected of author

Kept me hooked from beginning to end. Well written, and the plot twist did not disappoint. Highly recommend to thriller books lovers.

Great book!