The Intruder Book Club
A FREE pop-up novel study of Frieda McFadden’s The Intruder
May 11 – June 15, 2026
Freida McFadden dominated the 2025 bestseller lists—what is she doing on the page that works so reliably on so many readers? That's what this book club is for: reading The Intruder together and looking closely at the craft underneath. What tools, techniques, and takeaways can we find that you might want to use in your own writing or editing?
I'm Kristen Tate. I'm a developmental editor, I have a PhD in English literature, and I wrote Novel Study — a book about how contemporary novelists build captivating stories.
Come join us!
Analytical posts covering the opening, a key scene, and the novel’s overall structure
Live craft notes: a shared Google Doc I update as I read, with chapter-by-chapter observations
Two discussion threads: one spoiler-free and one spoiler-full, so you can pace yourself without worry
Two live Zoom discussions: Tuesday, June 9 at 11am PT and Saturday, June 13 at 11am PT
Drop your email to get the kickoff email on May 11, along with each analytical post, the craft notes doc, and Zoom details
A note on what you're signing up for: you'll join the Blue Garret newsletter (a twice-monthly email about craft, editing, and the writing life) plus the book club series. You can unsubscribe from either anytime.