The Teacher

A New York Times #1 Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller that will keep you up all night turning pages.

Step into the unsettling halls of Caseham High, where nothing is quite as it seems. From Freida McFadden, the queen of psychological suspense, comes a twisted tale that asks: who can you really trust?

Eve appears to have it all—a loving husband, a stable teaching position, a quiet life. But beneath the surface of this seemingly ordinary high school lurks something far more sinister. Last year’s scandal involving student Addie left the entire community reeling, and the whispers still echo through the corridors. Everyone has an opinion about what happened. Everyone thinks they know the truth.

They’re all wrong.

Addie is dangerous. Addie is a liar. Addie destroys everything she touches. At least, that’s the story everyone tells. But what if the real story is buried beneath layers of carefully constructed lies? What if the secrets hidden in these classroom walls are far darker than anyone imagined?

McFadden delivers another masterclass in psychological manipulation, weaving a narrative so taut with tension you’ll find yourself second-guessing every character, every motive, every seemingly innocent detail. Publishers Weekly calls it “superb” in their starred review, and readers agree—this is suspense at its finest.

Lesson #1: Trust no one. Not even yourself.

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