Below is the complete list of Freida McFadden books in order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Publication Order of The Housemaid Books
- The Housemaid (2022)
The Housemaid was published in 2022 and is listed as book #1 in the The Housemaid series. - The Housemaid’s Secret (2023)
Published in 2023, The Housemaid's Secret is listed as book #2 in the The Housemaid series. - The Housemaid Is Watching (2024)
The Housemaid Is Watching is a 2024 release and appears as book #3 in the The Housemaid series. - The Housemaid’s Wedding (2024)
In the The Housemaid series, The Housemaid's Wedding is book #4 and was published in 2024.
Publication Order of Dr. Jane McGill Books
- The Devil Wears Scrubs (2013)
The Devil Wears Scrubs was published in 2013 and is listed as book #1 in the Dr. Jane McGill series. - The Devil You Know (2017)
Published in 2017, The Devil You Know is listed as book #2 in the Dr. Jane McGill series.
Publication Order of Pick Your Poison Adventure Books
- The Dinner Party (2026)
The Dinner Party was published in 2026 and is listed as book #1 in the Pick Your Poison Adventure series.
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas Books
- The Psyching (2015)
The Psyching was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Short Stories/Novellas series. - The Gift (2022)
Published in 2022, The Gift is listed as book #2 in the Short Stories/Novellas series. - The Widow’s Husband’s Secret Lie (2024)
The Widow's Husband's Secret Lie is a 2024 release and appears as book #3 in the Short Stories/Novellas series.
Publication Order of Standalone Novels Books
- Suicide Med / Dead Med (2014)
Suicide Med / Dead Med was published in 2014 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - Baby City (2015)
(With Kelley Stoddard)
Published in 2015, Baby City is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series. - Brain Damage (2016)
Brain Damage is a 2016 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Perfect Son (2020)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Perfect Son is book #4 and was published in 2020. - The Ex (2020)
The Ex was first published in 2020; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #5. - The Surrogate Mother (2020)
The Surrogate Mother was published in 2020 and is listed as book #6 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Wife Upstairs (2020)
Published in 2020, The Wife Upstairs is listed as book #7 in the Standalone Novels series. - One By One (2020)
One By One is a 2020 release and appears as book #8 in the Standalone Novels series. - Want to Know a Secret? (2021)
In the Standalone Novels series, Want to Know a Secret? is book #9 and was published in 2021. - The Locked Door (2021)
The Locked Door was first published in 2021; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #10. - Do Not Disturb (2021)
Do Not Disturb was published in 2021 and is listed as book #11 in the Standalone Novels series. - Do You Remember (2022)
Published in 2022, Do You Remember is listed as book #12 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Inmate (2022)
The Inmate is a 2022 release and appears as book #13 in the Standalone Novels series. - Never Lie (2022)
In the Standalone Novels series, Never Lie is book #14 and was published in 2022. - Ward D (2023)
Ward D was first published in 2023; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #15. - The Coworker (2023)
The Coworker was published in 2023 and is listed as book #16 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Teacher (2024)
Published in 2024, The Teacher is listed as book #17 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Boyfriend (2024)
The Boyfriend is a 2024 release and appears as book #18 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Crash (2025)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Crash is book #19 and was published in 2025. - The Tenant (2025)
The Tenant was first published in 2025; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #20. - The Intruder (2025)
The Intruder was published in 2025 and is listed as book #21 in the Standalone Novels series. - Dear Debbie (2026)
Published in 2026, Dear Debbie is listed as book #22 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Divorce (2026)
The Divorce is a 2026 release and appears as book #23 in the Standalone Novels series. - The Witch (2026)
In the Standalone Novels series, The Witch is book #24 and was published in 2026.
Publication Order of Alibis Collection Books
- Death Row (2025)
Death Row was published in 2025 and is listed as book #1 in the Alibis Collection series. - Small Things (2025)
(By Wanda M. Morris)
Published in 2025, Small Things is listed as book #2 in the Alibis Collection series. - False Note (2025)
(By David Lagercrantz)
False Note is a 2025 release and appears as book #3 in the Alibis Collection series. - The Ex-Wives Club (2025)
(By Sally Hepworth)
In the Alibis Collection series, The Ex-Wives Club is book #4 and was published in 2025. - Good Neighbors (2025)
(By Chad Zunker)
Good Neighbors was first published in 2025; within the Alibis Collection series, it is listed as book #5. - The Skydivers (2025)
(By Chris Bohjalian)
The Skydivers was published in 2025 and is listed as book #6 in the Alibis Collection series.
About Freida McFadden
Freida McFadden is an American psychological thriller author and practicing physician whose fast-paced, twist-driven novels have gained wide international readership. Writing under a pen name, McFadden has built a substantial catalog of suspense fiction known for shocking reversals, morally complex characters, and tightly constructed domestic settings. Reading Freida McFadden’s books in publication order highlights both the evolution of her narrative style and the development of recurring characters within her interconnected series.
Before becoming widely recognized in the thriller genre, McFadden trained and worked in medicine, reportedly specializing in brain injury and neurological care. Her medical background informs many of her novels, particularly in depictions of trauma, memory distortion, and psychological instability. This professional experience lends credibility to the medical and neurological elements that appear throughout her work.
McFadden began publishing in the 2010s, but her breakout success came with The Housemaid (2022). The novel, centered on a young woman hired to work in a wealthy family’s home, quickly became a bestseller and gained viral attention through online reading communities. Its sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, continued the story, making publication order important for readers following the arc of protagonist Millie Calloway. The Housemaid series demonstrates McFadden’s signature style: claustrophobic domestic settings, unreliable narrators, and twists that reframe earlier assumptions.
In addition to the Housemaid novels, McFadden has written standalone thrillers such as The Inmate, The Locked Door, and Never Lie. While many of these books function independently, publication order reveals the sharpening of her pacing and the increasing sophistication of her structural misdirection. Early novels often rely on single major twists; later works incorporate layered reversals that unfold over multiple chapters.
Several of her books share thematic connections, including recurring motifs of:
- Psychological manipulation
- Memory gaps or unreliable perception
- Dangerous domestic environments
- Hidden identities
Her medical training frequently appears in storylines involving coma patients, traumatic brain injury, or psychiatric evaluation, adding a layer of procedural realism to otherwise high-concept plots.
McFadden’s writing style is characterized by short chapters, cliffhanger endings, and alternating perspectives. This structural approach contributes to her accessibility and commercial appeal. Reading her novels chronologically allows readers to observe how her twist mechanics became increasingly intricate, while maintaining the rapid pacing that defines her work.
A notable aspect of McFadden’s career is her rise through digital and independent publishing channels before achieving mainstream bestseller status. Several of her novels have appeared on major bestseller lists, and her books have been translated into multiple languages, reflecting international popularity.
Unlike authors who build a single long-running detective series, McFadden’s catalog blends standalones with short series arcs. Publication order becomes particularly relevant when a sequel builds directly on prior revelations, as in the Housemaid books. Even in standalone novels, chronological reading highlights the progression of thematic depth—from straightforward domestic suspense to more psychologically layered narratives.
Across her growing bibliography, Freida McFadden has established herself as a prominent voice in contemporary psychological thriller fiction. Viewed in publication order, her career shows steady refinement of tension-building techniques, increasingly bold plot twists, and expanding readership. The chronological progression offers insight into how her storytelling style matured from early high-concept premises to globally recognized suspense novels defined by unpredictable narrative turns.