The Woman in the Window

A twisted thriller about perception, paranoia, and the thin line between reality and delusion.

The Woman in the Window introduces Dr. Anna Fox—a former child psychologist consumed by agoraphobia, confined to her New York townhouse, and depending on Merlot and old Hitchcock films to navigate her days. When the ideal Russell family moves in across the street, her voyeuristic observations spiral into terror: she believes she witnesses a gruesome crime—but no one else seems to believe her.

This cunning debut shot to #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and quickly became a modern domestic thriller standout. Critics praised its chilling unreliable narrator and suspense-filled narrative, though some noted occasional pacing and plausibility issues.

Adapted into a lavish Netflix feature, the film stars Amy Adams as Anna and delivers a cinematic mirror to the novel’s tension—finally hitting the screen in May 2021 after a rocky development journey.

Why this belongs in your thriller shelf:

• A gripping, claustrophobic narrative from an unreliable perspective

• A crossover-hit—thriller readers and movie fans alike can’t get enough

• Perfect for fans of Hitchcock-inspired suspense and domestic tension

Add The Woman in the Window to your thriller collection now—and step into a world where what you see may not be real…