The Intruder

What did you think of the structure and pacing of this book? Did you like the short chapters and frequent jumps back and forth from present to past, or did it feel choppy to you?

Which sections had you more invested, Casey's in the present, or Ella's in the past?

Were you surprised at how the past and the present came together, or had you suspected the reveal?

There were several other twists and reveals. Which was the most surprising to you?

What remaining questions did you have after finishing this book? Were there any loose ends that didn't get tied up?

If you've read other thrillers by Freida McFadden, how did "The Intruder" compare?

This book is dark and deals with a lot of heavy themes. What did you think of how McFadden handled them?

The cabin in the woods definitely brings the chills. How did the setting contribute to the spooky atmosphere?

If you were living alone in a cabin and found a bloody girl, would you let her in like Casey does?

There are a lot of deaths in this narrative, and you could say that many of the victims "had it coming." Do you agree that sometimes people need to take justice into their own hands? Do you believe murder is ever justifiable? How did learning about who perpetrated the deaths change your perspective on those characters?