The Coworker

By: Freida McFadden

Narrated by: Alyson Krawchuk

Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back.

Dawn Schiff is strange.

At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m.

So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell―beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running―is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything…

It turns out Dawn wasn't just an awkward outsider―she was being targeted by someone close. And now Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who's the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear: somebody hated Dawn Schiff.

Enough to kill.

The Coworker is a tense, captivating thriller from New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden that explores the dark ways the past can echo through the present―with deadly consequences.

©2023 Freida McFadden (P)2023 Hollywood Upstairs Press

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The writing is ok but the story is so contrived and ridiculous. Until I got used to it and put it into context with the character, the narration of Dawn made me want to gag or smash my phone. The good news is that I was able to multitask without fear of missing part of the story.

Rollercoaster

The whole time, I knew who had a part in the killing of the coworker. The book kept you listening though and wanting more. It was a shock to find out the final truth.

I didn’t hate it

Definitely not my favorite of her books but I didn’t hate it. The book was good until it wasn’t.

Angsty & So Very Good

I listen to a new audio almost everyday and mysteries are my go to. I’ve listened to all of Freida’s books which are unique and incredibly written. I would not describe this one as suspenseful rather completely angsty. The twist more than halfway through is epic. Never would have thought of that but it’s so perfect. Freida’s writing as always is incredible and seamlessly flows from past to present. Character development is outstanding. Portraying Dawn’s quirks rather than labeling her on the spectrum added depth to her character. Listened nonstop thoroughly enjoyed it!

Narration was excellent. Alyson Krawchuk nailed everything about Dawn and Natalie!!

Not my favorite McFadden book

I've read nearly every McFadden book and this is not nearly as good as most of hers.

Wow! Phenomenal Book!!

This book was amazing from cover to cover! Great twists and turns throughout. Well done Freida!

Don’t bother

I have enjoyed every Frieda McFadden book until this one. The narration is also sub par.

Wonderfully Suspenseful

Great story line and plot with lots of mystery. Excellent work by my favorite author:

Twisted Fun

Loved the twisted humor. Always enjoy that about Freida McFadden characters. Alyson Krawchuck nailed their personalities perfectly.

FRIEDA IS THE QUEEN

THIS BOOK WAS SO SO GOOD I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT IT The Coworker and the Housemaid are now tied for my favorite Frieda book!! This is the fastest I've ever finished a book, I couldn't stop listening. I hate mornings, but I even woke up early today, JUST to listen to this!! I even snuck a listen with an airpod at work 🙈 only thing is, I wish Frieda would’ve mentioned that Dawn has autism. It’s obvious to me (as a psychiatrist myself), but might not have been obvious to others seeing that ppl didn’t like how the narrator voiced her, but she voiced Dawn perfectly!