Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden is an American thriller author and practicing physician, born on 1 May 1980 in New York City. Best-known works include The Housemaid. Honours include International Thriller Writers Awards and Goodreads Choice Awards.
The Bookish Elf has reviewed 18 books by Freida McFadden, mostly mystery thriller and psychological thriller, published by Poisoned Pen Press, Hollywood Upstairs Press, first published between 2016 and 2026. Our highest-rated is The Tenant (4.5/5).
Awards & honours
2 recordedLiterary prizes
Readers’ choice & audio
Standalones
14 books
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Freida McFadden's books in?
The Housemaid: The Housemaid, The Housemaid’s Secret, The Housemaid Is Watching, The Housemaid’s Wedding.
Standalones can be read in any order.
Which Freida McFadden book should I start with?
Our pick is The Tenant, which we rated 4.5 out of 5.
How many Freida McFadden books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?
We have reviewed 18 books by Freida McFadden: Brain Damage, The Witch, The Divorce, Want to Know a Secret?, Dear Debbie, The Intruder, Death Row, The Tenant, The Crash, The Housemaid’s Wedding, The Boyfriend, The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie, The Coworker, The Perfect Son, The Teacher, The Housemaid Is Watching, The Housemaid’s Secret, The Housemaid.