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Freida McFadden books in order · Freida McFadden reading order · 15 books · 2021 to 2027

Freida McFadden Books in Order and Reading Order

Thriller and suspensePsychological suspense

Freida McFadden, a practising doctor specialising in brain injury, writes fast, twisting psychological thrillers. The Housemaid, about a young woman just out of prison who takes a job with a wealthy family, became a worldwide bestseller and began a series.

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Freida McFadden books in order

The first The Housemaid book is The Housemaid (2022). There are 15 books in all, published from 2021 to 2027, across 2 series and groups.

The Freida McFadden reading order: each series in publication order, with its lead characters. Where the story runs in a different order, switch to Story order. Crossover books are marked and listed under their main series. Use My books to track what you have read.

The Housemaid

3 books · Mostly set in Long Island, New YorkPsychological suspense
  1. 1The Housemaid2022With Millie CallowayBuy on Amazon
  2. 2The Housemaid’s Secret2023With Millie Calloway · Set in New YorkBuy on Amazon
  3. 3The Housemaid Is Watching2024With Millie CallowayBuy on Amazon

Standalone

12 booksPsychological suspense
  1. 1The Locked Door2021With Nora Davis · Set in New York StateBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Never Lie2022With Tricia · Set in New York StateBuy on Amazon
  3. 3The Inmate2022With Brooke Sullivan · Set in New York StateBuy on Amazon
  4. 4The Coworker2023With Natalie and Dawn Schiff · Set in BostonBuy on Amazon
  5. 5Ward D2023Set in New York StateBuy on Amazon
  6. 6The Teacher2024With Eve and Addie · Set in MassachusettsBuy on Amazon
  7. 7The Boyfriend2024With Sydney Shaw · Set in New YorkBuy on Amazon
  8. 8The Crash2025With Tegan · Set in MaineBuy on Amazon
  9. 9The Intruder2025Set in New EnglandBuy on Amazon
  10. 10The Tenant2025With Blake Porter and Whitney · Set in New YorkBuy on Amazon
  11. 11Dear Debbie2026With Debbie Mullen · Set in New EnglandBuy on Amazon
  12. 12The Sleepwalker2027With Samantha · ForthcomingBuy on Amazon

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Characters

17 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

The Housemaid

Standalone leads

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