Freida McFadden

State: Massachusetts

Freida McFadden (born May 1, 1980) is an American physician and best‑selling author of psychological thrillers. After earning her medical degree—Harvard-educated—and specializing in brain injury, she began writing in her spare time. McFadden self-published her debut, The Devil Wears Scrubs, in 2013, and continued publishing Kindle hits for a decade. Her breakout novel came in 2022 with the explosive The Housemaid, which became an international sensation, selling millions of copies and earning major publishing deals. Her work is frequently praised for tight plotting, dark psychological twists, and medical authenticity. A recipient of the International Thriller Writers Award and Goodreads Choice Awards, her novels have been translated into multiple languages and optioned for film and television. Despite her literary fame, she maintains her medical practice and keeps a low public profile, balancing two demanding careers and a family life in the Boston area.

Genres: Contemporary, Mystery, Thriller

Audiences: Adult