Freida McFadden's thriller 'Dear Debbie' becomes a bestseller in France

American author Freida McFadden has achieved significant commercial success in France with her domestic thriller, ‘Chère Debbie’ (Dear Debbie). Published by City Éditions on October 7, 2026, the novel follows Debbie Mullen, a former advice columnist whose life unravels, leading her to seek revenge through the very radical methods she once recommended to others.

The book has seen rapid sales, with Livres Hebdo reporting over 32,000 copies sold in four days, reaching nearly 37,000 with a special Fnac edition. This performance has propelled the title to number one on the NielsenIQ BookData Top 20. France has now become the second-largest market for McFadden, with several of her titles appearing simultaneously on bestseller lists.