If you are looking for quick, edge-of-your-seat books that, once you start reading, you won’t stop until the very end, then you must add Freida McFadden’s books to your TBR. 

Who is Freida McFadden?

New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury and has written more than 15 psychological thrillers and medical humor books. 

Her books The Housemaid, Never Lie, and The Housemaid Secret were among the top Amazon and NY Times bestsellers for most of 2024.

What kind of books does Freida McFadden write?

Freida McFadden writes twisty psychological thrillers. These are binge-able books; once you start one, you won’t put it down until the end. 

Are Freida McFadden’s books available on Kindle Unlimited.?

Yes, Freida McFadden’s books are all available on Kindle Unlimited.

Are Freida McFadden’s books available as audiobooks?

Yes, most of Freida McFadden’s backlist and frontlist titles are available as audiobooks. You may be able to borrow them from the library both on Libby and Hoopla.

What can you expect from Freida McFadden’s books?

Freida’s books are at the edge of your seat, unputdownable psychological thrillers. They are not gory or books that give you nightmares. They are more domestic thrillers that I would categorize as the “husband’ I did it some of the time, but not always. 

Top 5 Freida McFadden’s Books Ranked

The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

This thriller is McFadden’s most popular book, and for good reason. The story follows an ex-convict hired as a housemaid in a strange household. The twists and secrets will keep you guessing until the very end. It’s the first book in a series that explores the life of Millie as she takes on different housemaid jobs.

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Never Lie  by Freida McFadden

A couple is stuck in a house during a snowstorm after stumbling upon the home of a famed psychiatrist who mysteriously disappeared. The story alternates between the psychiatrist’s past and the couple’s present, unraveling how both timelines connect. It’s best to go into this one blind for maximum impact.

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The Perfect Son by Freida McFadden

A mother suspects her son might be a psychopath and takes extreme measures to protect those around him. But the question remains—who’s the real threat? This tense psychological thriller is gripping and works well in audiobook format.

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Want to Know a Secret? By Freida McFadden

A stay-at-home mom and YouTuber is keeping a secret, and her carefully curated world starts to unravel. The book dives into the messy lives of stay-at-home moms and the secrets they keep. It’s a fast-paced domestic drama with plenty of twists.

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The Ex by Freida McFadden

In this psychological thriller, a current girlfriend and an ex share the story from two different perspectives. As their lives converge, secrets come to light. It’s a quick read with surprising twists that will keep you engaged until the final reveal.

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Freida McFadden’s Latest Books: 

• The Surrogate Mother (2020)
• The Ex (2020)
• The Perfect Son (2020)
• The Wife Upstairs (2020)
• One By One (2020)
• Want to Know a Secret? (2021)
• The Locked Door (2021)
• Do Not Disturb (2021)
• Do You Remember? (2022)
• The Inmate (2022)
• Never Lie (2022)
• The Gift: Christmas Thriller Novelette (2022) 
• Ward D (2023)
• The Coworker (2023)
• The Housemaid is Watching (2024)
• The Teacher (2024)
• The Boyfriend (2024)

Freida also wrote in 2024 the following Satire Novella “The Widow’s Husbands Secret Lie”

The Housemaid Trilogy

• The Housemaid (2022)
• The Housemaid Secret  (2023)
• The Housemaid is Watching (2024)

What to Read After Finishing Freida McFadden’s Backlist?

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