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The Inmate

by Freida McFadden · 286 pages · Published December 2022
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3.85 / 5 across 60K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A tense, dark Adult thriller built around prison, wrongful conviction, nurse. 286 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Tense. Dark. Twisty.

Tense Dark Twisty

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Tense Dark Twisty
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Content notes

Violence Death
Prison
Wrongful Conviction
Nurse
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Thriller
Psychological
Moods
Tense
Dark
Twisty
Key Tropes
Prison
Wrongful Conviction
Nurse
Ending
Satisfying
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Is The Inmate spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy The Inmate?

Readers who love tense and dark stories with prison and wrongful conviction. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Inmate?

A tense, dark Adult thriller built around prison, wrongful conviction, nurse. 286 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Inmate?

Content notes include: violence, death. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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