Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden, a Harvard College alumnus, is a 21st-century American novelist and physician based in New York City. Notably, she is a specialist in brain injury and practices neurosurgery part-time while focusing on her writing career. Her professional background in medicine often features prominently in her works, giving her narratives a unique perspective and authenticity. She is well known for her series such as the "Dr. Jane McGill" series, "Prescription: Murder" series, and "The Housemaid" series. Additionally, McFadden's standalone novels and novellas like "The Surrogate Mother," "The Perfect Son," and "The Inmate" have also garnered attention.

McFadden's book "The Housemaid" was not only a massive international bestseller but also caught the attention of Lionsgate. They adapted it into a movie, released on December 19, 2025, directed by Paul Feig and featuring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried. This level of success attests to the compelling nature of McFadden's storytelling and her ability to captivate audiences both through her written works and their subsequent adaptations.

In 2023, McFadden's writing prowess led her to win the International Thriller Writers Award for "The Housemaid" in the category Best Paperback Original Novel. The same year, she also secured a victory at the Goodreads Choice Awards in the Best Mystery and Thriller category for "The Housemaid's Secret." These accolades underscore McFadden's talent in the thriller genre and her ability to craft suspenseful narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats.