The Tenant: Book Summary & Analysis

This is a concise summary and analysis of The Tenant, by Freida McFadden.

It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Freida McFadden.

Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.

You moved in to start over. But what if someone was already watching?

The Tenant is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that follows Dr. Leah Smith as she steps into a new apartment—and a nightmare she never expected. Hoping to rebuild her life after personal tragedy, Leah finds comfort in the quiet halls of her new home. Until the whispers begin. Until the walls reveal secrets. Until the truth about the previous tenant—Holly—begins to surface.

When Leah discovers a hidden journal filled with chilling warnings and cryptic sketches, her curiosity turns into obsession. But someone wants the past to stay buried. And in this building, asking the wrong questions can be fatal.

As danger closes in and reality starts to fracture, Leah must decide: how far will she go to uncover the truth? And will she survive it?