Top Freida Mcfadden Books You need To Read

There are many Freida McFadden books to read. (Updated Monthly) here’s my list of some of the best I’ve read so far ranked from highest to lowest. Freida McFadden is known for her psychological thrillers. she is one of the most popular authors in this genre. her books are fast paced and good for new readers. McFadden’s books draw you in with its characters and plot twists you won’t see coming.

Join me as I dive into my top Freida McFadden books.

Freida McFadden Books Ranked

5 STAR RATING: Freida McFadden Books

The Housemaid

Wilhelmina Callaway, known as “Millie,” has just completed a decade behind bars and is facing an uphill battle in securing employment after her release. Amidst this struggle, she experiences a stroke of luck as she is offered a position as a housemaid by Nina Winchester. At first glance, Nina appears to lead a flawless life, residing in a stunning abode with a handsome husband and a daughter. However, as time passes, it becomes evident that things are not as they seem. Nina appears intent on making Millie’s life more difficult, leading to questions about her sanity. Mysterious and unsettling occurrences emanate from the attic, raising doubts about the true nature of this seemingly perfect family.

The housemaids secret

the Housemaid’s secret follows Willa 4 years after the events in “the housemaid” take place. Willa is still a maid. She is finally on track to get her life together, well almost. She takes up another job to be a maid for the Garrick’s. But is told only 1 thing by Douglas Garrick: don’t go in the guest bedroom. Which is very….suspicious. Wilma starts to think there’s another woman that needs help because she’s been working for the Garricks for a month and has yet to see Mrs. Garrick.

As Willa starts to notice weird things about the Garricks, like weird behaviors and noises coming from the guest bedroom, Wilma decides she needs to investigate, which turns out unbeknownst to her to be a mistake.

never lie

Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams.

But when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace four years earlier, a violent winter storm traps them at the estate. With no chance of escape until the lizard comes to an end.

In search of a book to keep her entertained until the snow abates, Tricia happens upon a secret room, one that contains audio transcripts from every single patient Dr. hale has ever interviewed. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to Dr. Hales mysterious disappearance.

Tricia plays the tapes one by one, late into the night with each one, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and Dr,Adrienne Hales web of lies slowly unravels.

The Locked Door

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It all started when eleven-year-old Nora’s father was arrested for murdering women in their home’s basement.

26 years later, Nora is now Dr. Davis. That’s right, she is a well-known surgeon. She is determined to hide the fact that she’s the daughter of the famous serial killer from all those years ago. She is definitely not her father’s daughter.

When two of her patients (female) are murdered in the same fashion as her father’s victims, Nora is afraid someone knows who she is. Who could this new serial killer be when her father has been locked up for the past few decades? And why are they out to ruin Nora’s life?

One By One

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“One by One” by Freida McFadden is a gripping suspense novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows a group of individuals trapped in a deadly game, where trust is a luxury and survival is paramount. 

4 STAR RATING: Freida McFadden Books

Ward D

Overview:

medical student Amy Brenner is spending the night on a locked psychiatric ward. Amy has been dreading her evening working on Ward D, the hospital’s inpatient mental health unit.

There are very specific reasons why she never wanted to do this required overnight rotation. Reasons nobody can ever find out.

And as the hours tick by, Amy grows increasingly convinced something terrible is happening within these tightly secured walls. When patients and staff start to vanish without a trace, it becomes clear that everyone on the unit is in grave danger.

Amy’s worst nightmare was spending the night on Ward D. And now she might never escape.

• Ward D was very creepy contributing to the thriller aspect.
• has a 4 + star rating

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The Coworker

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Two women. Coworkers. Both are different from one another. Hidden secrets and a crime.

Dawn and Natalie work at Vixed, a nutritional supplement company where dawn works as an accountant. Natalie is a sales rep. She seems perfect in Dawn’s eyes, shes pretty and popular, everyone seems to like her.

Dawn is known to be very precise, she comes in, takes her lunches and breaks at the same time every day. But what happens when one day she doesn’t come in like normal? Natalie thinks she may just be running late even though it’s totally not like her at all.

Then Natalie receives a chilling phone call that makes her believe something much more serious than she first thought.

As she tries to navigate who would want to harm dawn secrets are revealed and a body comes up. In this whole situation it is unclear who is the victim.

The Teacher

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Eve is a math teacher at Caseham High School. Her husband Nate also works at the high school as an English teacher. The relationship seems perfect. Right?

In the previous year at the school, there was news spread around the school involving a teacher-student relationship. This involved a student named Addie, who is claimed to be a destroyer of lives.

But what does this have to do with Eve and Nate? Well, it’s not good.

The Surrogate Mother

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“The Surrogate Mother” follows the story of Abby, who agrees to be a surrogate for Monica and Sam, a couple desperate to have a child. What starts as a seemingly straightforward arrangement quickly spirals into a complex web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Abby finds herself in increasingly dangerous situations as she uncovers shocking truths about Monica’s intentions and Sam’s past.

Do Not Disturb

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“Do Not Disturb” by Freida McFadden follows Quinn Alexander, who has committed an unthinkable crime. To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn flees, leaving behind her home, job, and family. With her passport in hand, she heads for the northern border, only to be forced off the road by an unexpected snowstorm. Seeking refuge at the isolated Baxter Motel, Quinn meets the kindly owner, Nick Baxter, who offers her a room for the night.

However, the Baxter Motel is far from the safe haven it appears to be. The motel has a dark past, and Nick’s ailing wife constantly watches from the house across the way. Quinn must survive the night and leave the motel in the morning to continue her journey to freedom.

3 Star Rating: Freida McFadden Books

The Perfect Son

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The Perfect Son centers around Erika Cass, a woman who believes she has the perfect family until her teenage son, Liam, becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of a local high school girl. As detectives knock on her door, Erika’s perfect life begins to unravel, revealing her deep-seated fears about Liam’s true nature. With mounting evidence against her son, Erika faces a harrowing decision: how far will she go to protect him?

The Housemaid Is Watching

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In “The Housemaid is Watching” by Freida McFadden, readers are drawn into the intriguing world of Millie and her family as they move into a new home, hoping for a fresh start. Millie, formerly a house cleaner, is now navigating life in a charming neighborhood with her husband and children. They’ve invested years of hard work to secure a place where their kids can thrive. However, ominous signs begin to emerge as Millie encounters peculiar neighbors and unsettling occurrences, including a mysterious maid and shadowy figures lurking nearby. As tensions escalate and secrets unravel, Millie questions if their dream home might actually be a nightmare in disguise.

The Inmate

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In “The Inmate,” Freida McFadden weaves a story of suspense and mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end. The book follows the journey of a woman who inexplicably lands a job at a prison where her ex, the father of her child, is incarcerated. The twists and turns throughout the narrative make for an engaging read, even as you grapple with the frustrating decisions of the protagonist.

Why Freida McFadden Books Stand Out

Freida’s books are the kind of books where when you read one for the first time, you’re just like man I’ve got to read more of this. her books really stand out in the psychological thriller genre because of her characters and the suspense created in each book.

Freida McFadden books are perfect for readers just stepping into this genre. also, good if you just need to curl up with a short suspense filled book.

Where To Start With Freida McFadden Books.

for someone who is wanting to read a psychological thriller with suspense but not a creepy kind of thriller but more shocking I recommend you start off with “The Housemaid.”

If you’re looking for something a little more creepy, scary and that has a lot of suspense I would suggest you start off with reading “Ward D”.

Freida McFadden’s Upcoming New Releases

Freida McFadden’s new book ” The Housemaid Is Always Watching” will be released 6/11/2024

fans are excited for this book release, it will be the third book to “the Housemaid” series.

“The Boyfriend” By Freida McFadden will be released on 10/1/2024

Conclusion On Freida McFadden books

so, to wrap everything up above are my rankings from highest to least favorite Freida McFadden books. Freida creates short, fast paced, must read psychological thrillers.

if you have not read her books before I 100% recommend it, but if you have what are your thoughts, and which one is your favorite?

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