A Bone-Chilling ‘Crash’ Course With No Break

Freida McFadden has a way of pulling readers into a psychological thriller and refusing to let go. The Crash is no exception. From the very first page, you’re thrown into a nightmare scenario — an isolated road, a blizzard, and a car crash that changes everything. It’s fast-paced, gripping, and packed with twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page. The story follows Tegan, who is eight months pregnant and desperate to escape her past.

But fate has other plans. After her car skids off the road in the middle of a raging snowstorm, she’s rescued by a seemingly kind couple who offer her shelter in their remote cabin. At first, it feels like a stroke of luck — warm food, a safe place to rest, and people willing to help. But as the hours tick by, Tegan starts to sense that something is off. And in a McFadden novel, if something feels wrong, you can bet it’s about to get much worse.

The atmosphere in this book is suffocating in the best way. The howling wind, the biting cold, the eerie silence of being completely cut off from the world — it all adds up to an unsettling sense of dread. The pacing is relentless, pulling you deeper into the mystery with every chapter. And Tegan? She’s a character you can’t help but root for. Tegan is smart and resourceful, but she’s also vulnerable, which makes every moment feel even more intense. McFadden’s signature storytelling shines here. Just when you think you have it all figured out, she flips everything upside down. Every detail matters. Every suspicion feels valid. And every character keeps you on edge.

The final twist? Let’s just say it’s one of those endings that will have you staring at the last page in shock, flipping back through chapters to see how you missed it. If you love psychological thrillers that mess with your mind and keep you glued to the page, The Crash is a must-read. Just don’t start it before bed—because once you do, there’s no way you’re putting it down.