The Inmate

By Freida McFadden

There are three rules Brooke Sullivan must follow as a new nurse practitioner at a men's maximum-security prison:


1) Treat all prisoners with respect.


2) Never reveal any personal information.


3) Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates.


But none of the staff at the prison knows Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary's most notorious and dangerous inmates.


And they certainly don't know that Shane was Brooke's high school sweetheart-the star quarterback who is now spending the rest of his life in prison for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there.


But Shane knows.


And he will never forget.

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Published Jun 13, 2022

336 pages

Average rating: 7.35

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Readers say *The Inmate* by Freida McFadden is a fast-paced thriller that keeps many guessing with its clever twists and skillful blending of past and...

Mellific
Jul 09, 2026
6/10 stars
Normally I enjoy the twists in Freida's books, but in this case, I saw the twist at the end coming from a mile away. The FMC made some stupid decisions, but I feel like I say that about all of Freida's lead women. It was an enjoyable story, but it would have been more enjoyable with a few more mysteries to unravel, rather than just having the FMC question everyone, and then doubt herself immediately afterwards.
The.readrose
Jan 28, 2026
8/10 stars
I was disappointed with the ending until that epilogue.
Ginac
Jan 07, 2026
4-Star reviews
JustAnAlibi
Dec 31, 2025
5/10 stars
While predictable and repetitive, it is a unique storyline.
Charlieswife4ever!
Oct 09, 2025
7/10 stars
Cant go wrong with anything Freida

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