Freida McFadden Books in Order
The complete guide to Freida McFadden's books, including The Housemaid series and her standalone psychological thrillers.
Last updated: June 7, 2026
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Publication Order
32 books
The Devil Wears Scrubs
by Freida McFadden
2013
Jane McGill enters her medical internship hoping to save lives, but instead she battles exhaustion and a sadistic senior resident who seems determined to destroy her. A humorous and sharp look at the grueling reality of medical training.
Suicide Med
by Freida McFadden
2014
A group of medical students at Southside Medical School—nicknamed "Suicide Med" due to a history of student deaths—begins to wonder if the suicides are actually murders. As they investigate, they find that the pressure of med school isn't the only thing that can kill you.
11 out of 10 of Humorous Medical Short Stories
by Freida McFadden
2015
A collection of funny and observant short stories drawn from the medical world. These lighthearted tales explore the weird, wonderful, and often hilarious side of being a doctor, written with the author's signature wit.
Baby City
by Freida McFadden
2015
Emily McCoy is an OB/GYN resident in a busy New York City hospital known as "Baby City." Between delivering babies and navigating a chaotic dating life, Emily learns that in this specialty, the only certainty is the unexpected. A humorous medical fiction novel.
Brain Damage
by Freida McFadden
2016
Dr. Charly McKenna is a successful dermatologist until she is shot in the head in her own apartment. She survives, but the trauma locks away the memory of her attacker. Now she must recover her missing memories to identify the person who wants her dead.
The Devil You Know
by Freida McFadden
2017
Dr. Jane McGill is happy with her life until Dr. Ryan Reilly—the man who broke her heart years ago—returns as a surgeon at her hospital. Now she must work alongside him while navigating the complications of her past and present. A sequel to *The Devil Wears Scrubs*.
One By One
by Freida McFadden
2020
A group of friends heads into the woods for a getaway, but they soon get lost on a dirt road. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, members of the group begin to die one by one. A survival thriller where trust is the first casualty.
The Ex
by Freida McFadden
2020
Cassie thinks she has found the perfect boyfriend in Joel, but she feels constantly watched. Joel's ex-girlfriend seems unwilling to let go, and strange things start happening to Cassie. A dual-perspective thriller about obsession and the lingering danger of past relationships.
The Perfect Son
by Freida McFadden
2020
Erika Cass has always suspected that her teenage son, Liam, has a dark side. When a high school girl goes missing and Liam becomes the prime suspect, Erika must face her worst fears. She wants to defend him, but she isn't sure she can believe his alibi.
The Surrogate Mother
by Freida McFadden
2020
Desperate for a baby, Abby hires her assistant, Monica, to be her surrogate. Monica seems like the perfect choice until she moves in and her behavior becomes increasingly erratic. Abby soon realizes that Monica is hiding a dark secret that could destroy everything.
The Wife Upstairs
by Freida McFadden
2020
Victoria Barnett had a perfect life until an accident left her paralyzed and unable to speak. Sylvia is hired to care for her, but she soon discovers a diary that suggests Victoria's condition might not be an accident at all. A tense domestic thriller about a wife trapped in her own home.
Do Not Disturb
by Freida McFadden
2021
After a crime goes wrong, Quinn runs for her life and checks into the isolated Baxter Motel. The motel is run by a strange family, and Quinn quickly realizes that the guests who check in don't always check out. A fast-paced thriller about a night of survival.
The Locked Door
by Freida McFadden
2021
Nora Davis is a successful surgeon who has spent her life hiding the fact that her father was a notorious serial killer. When her own patients start dying in ways that mimic her father's crimes, Nora fears that someone knows who she really is—and plans to frame her.
Want to Know a Secret?
by Freida McFadden
2021
April Masterson is a YouTube baking star who presents a perfect life to her followers and neighbors. But she has dark secrets she keeps hidden offline. When someone begins sending her threatening messages knowing exactly what she has done, her carefully curated world threatens to crumble.
Do You Remember
by Freida McFadden
2022
Tess wakes up with no memory of the last few years and finds a man named Graham claiming to be her loving husband. She wants to trust him, until she receives a text message warning her that he is lying. A psychological thriller about memory loss and deception.
Never Lie
by Freida McFadden
2022
Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are trapped in a blizzard and seek shelter in the remote home of a missing psychiatrist, Dr. Adrienne Hale. As Tricia explores the house, she finds tape recordings of the doctor's sessions, revealing a terrifying chain of events leading up to her disappearance.
The Gift
by Freida McFadden
2022
It’s Christmas Eve, and Stella is desperate to buy the perfect gift for her husband. She makes a deal with a mysterious shopkeeper that requires a heavy sacrifice. A dark, twisty holiday novella about the dangers of getting exactly what you wish for.
The Housemaid
by Freida McFadden
2022
Millie Calloway is relieved to find work as a live-in maid for Nina Winchester, but the job is far from perfect. Nina is unpredictable and cruel, while her husband Andrew seems to be the only stable presence. But in this house, nothing is as it appears, and Millie has secrets of her own.
The Inmate
by Freida McFadden
2022
Brooke Sullivan takes a job as a nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, only to find her high school ex-boyfriend is an inmate there. He is serving time for a crime that Brooke’s testimony helped convict him of. Now, she must navigate the danger of being trapped with someone who may want revenge.
The Coworker
by Freida McFadden
2023
Natalie's coworker Dawn is strange, punctual, and invisible—until the day she doesn't show up for work. Natalie begins to investigate Dawn's disappearance and finds unsettling clues that suggest Dawn wasn't just a quirky colleague, and that Natalie might be the prime suspect.
The Housemaid's Secret
by Freida McFadden
2023
Millie takes a new job with the wealthy Garrick family, who have a penthouse and a strict rule: she must never enter the guest bedroom. But when she hears someone weeping behind the closed door, she cannot ignore her instincts. A tense sequel about hidden abuse and dangerous choices.
Ward D
by Freida McFadden
2023
Medical student Amy Brenner is terrified of spending the night on Ward D, the hospital’s locked psychiatric unit. Her fear intensifies when she discovers her ex-boyfriend is also there—and as the unit goes into lockdown, people start disappearing.
The Boyfriend
by Freida McFadden
2024
Sydney Shaw finally meets the perfect guy: Tom, a charming and handsome doctor. But when a local serial killer is reported to be dating his victims before murdering them, Sydney starts to notice chilling inconsistencies in Tom's behavior.
The Housemaid Is Watching
by Freida McFadden
2024
Millie and her family move to a quiet suburban neighborhood, hoping for a fresh start. But their new neighbors are watching closely, and Millie soon realizes that the secrets on this street are just as dangerous as the ones she left behind.
The Housemaid's Wedding
by Freida McFadden
2024
It is finally Millie's wedding day, and she is ready to marry Enzo. But even on what should be the happiest day of her life, a threat from her past emerges. A short story that bridges the gap between *The Housemaid's Secret* and *The Housemaid Is Watching*.
The Teacher
by Freida McFadden
2024
Eve is a math teacher at a high school where a student named Addie is the center of a scandal involving a teacher. As Eve tries to navigate the rumors and her own marriage, she realizes that Addie is far more dangerous than anyone suspects.
The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie
by Freida McFadden
2024
Alice is a widow who keeps seeing her dead husband around town. But this isn't just a thriller—it's a satirical take on the genre's wildest tropes. A humorous novella that pokes fun at domestic suspense while delivering a mystery of its own.
Death Row
by Freida McFadden
2025
Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband, a crime she swears she didn't commit. Days before her execution, she sees a man in the prison visiting room who looks exactly like the husband she supposedly killed.
The Crash
by Freida McFadden
2025
After crashing her car in a blizzard, Tegan is rescued by a couple who take her to their isolated cabin. Grateful at first, Tegan soon realizes that her rescuers have no intention of letting her leave, and the cabin is not a sanctuary but a trap.
The Intruder
by Freida McFadden
2025
During a violent storm, Casey discovers a terrified girl hiding in her toolshed, holding a knife. As she tries to help the stranger, she realizes that inviting her into the house might have been a deadly mistake. A tense thriller about isolation and trust.
The Tenant
by Freida McFadden
2025
Blake Porter rents out a room in his new house to Whitney, who seems like the ideal tenant. But soon, strange smells and noises plague the house, and Blake begins to suspect that Whitney is not the quiet professional she claimed to be.
Dear Debbie
by Freida McFadden
2026
Debbie Mullen is an advice columnist who has spent years listening to women complain about their terrible husbands. When her own life unravels, she decides it is time to stop giving advice and start taking action. A revenge thriller with a dark sense of humor.
Where should I start?
If you want a gripping psychological thriller: The Housemaid → The Housemaid's Secret → The Housemaid Is Watching
If you prefer humorous medical fiction: The Devil Wears Scrubs → The Devil You Know
If you want a fast-paced standalone mystery: The Inmate or Never Lie
Author bio
Imagine going to the doctor for a serious consultation, only to realize that the person treating you is also a mastermind of murder and mayhem—at least on the written page. This is the real life of Freida McFadden. She is a practicing physician who has managed to carve out an incredibly successful second career as a bestselling author. While she spends her days helping patients, she spends her nights crafting some of the most addictive psychological thrillers on the market.
Freida was born in New York City and specializes in brain injury as a doctor. It is a demanding field that requires precision, empathy, and a deep understanding of how the human mind works. Interestingly, these are the same skills that make her novels so compelling. She uses her medical background to add a layer of realism to her stories that many other authors simply cannot match. When she writes about a hospital setting or a specific medical condition, readers know they are getting the details from a true expert.
However, she doesn't just stick to clinical facts. She is famous for weaving dark, twisted tales about domestic secrets. Her books often feature unreliable narrators—characters who might be lying to you, or perhaps lying to themselves. This creates a reading experience where you are constantly second-guessing what is true and what is a fabrication. Just when you think you have the plot figured out, she pulls the rug out from under you.
She is perhaps best known for The Housemaid. This book launched a massively popular series centered around a maid with a mysterious past who finds herself working for a wealthy, dysfunctional family. The success of this series cemented her status as a queen of the "popcorn thriller." These are books that are fast-paced, easy to read, and almost impossible to put down once you start. Her signature style involves short, punchy chapters that keep the momentum moving at breakneck speed.
But it isn't all darkness and suspense. Freida also has a lighter side.
In addition to her grip-lit thrillers, she writes humorous medical fiction. These stories draw directly from her own chaotic, exhausting, and often funny experiences in the healthcare field. It allows her to explore the absurdity of hospital life without the grim tone of her thrillers. It is a testament to her versatility that she can make readers terrified one minute and laughing out loud the next.
Despite her busy schedule balancing two demanding careers, she lives a relatively quiet life. She resides in a beautiful, centuries-old three-story home that overlooks the ocean. It sounds like the perfect setting for a spooky novel, and one can easily imagine her looking out at the waves while plotting her next big twist. She shares this home with her family and a black cat, a fitting companion for a writer who specializes in the darker side of fiction.
Whether you are looking for a medical comedy to brighten your day or a dark thriller to keep you up all night, Freida McFadden has likely written something for you. She continues to practice medicine while churning out hits, proving that you really can have it all if you are willing to work for it.
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