Freida McFadden — Books

Freida McFadden writes psychological thrillers with twists readers talk about for weeks. The Housemaid turned her into one of the best-selling thriller writers in the world, and her books are now read in more than 40 languages.

Buy Freida McFadden's books at Booklya: delivery across Spain and Europe, or pick-up at our bookstore-café in Castellón.

Where to start

• The Housemaid — a woman with a past takes a live-in job with a wealthy family and soon realises the house has secrets of its own. Followed by The Housemaid's Secret and The Housemaid Is Watching.
• The Teacher — a high-school scandal told from two sides, where nobody is quite who they seem.
• Never Lie — a snowed-in couple, a missing psychiatrist and her hidden session tapes.
• The Inmate, The Boyfriend and The Crash — standalone thrillers for when you finish the series.

About the author

Freida McFadden is a practising physician who specialises in brain injury, and she writes under a pen name. Her medical background shows in the tension and detail of her novels. The Housemaid was adapted into a feature film released in 2025.