Freida McFadden

Freida McFadden, real name Sara Cohen (born May 1, 1980), is an American physician specializing in brain injury and a bestselling author of psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.[1][2] She began self-publishing in 2013, achieving massive success with titles like The Housemaid (2022), which became an international bestseller and was adapted into a 2025 film.[1] Her books have sold millions, been translated into over 45 languages, and won awards including the International Thriller Writers Award and Goodreads Choice Award.[2][4]