Freida McFadden Books in Order

Millie works as a housemaid in a luxurious mansion, juggling her job with classes at a local community college. After a confrontation with Amber, the homeowner, Millie is fired when Amber's baby calls her 'mama.' Struggling to find new employment due to her criminal past, Millie is approached by Wendy, who devises a plan to murder her husband Douglas. Wendy manipulates Millie into believing she is having an affair with Douglas and sets up a scenario where Millie shoots Russell, who is pretending to be Douglas, using a gun loaded with blanks. Following this, Wendy takes matters into her own hands and fatally shoots Douglas herself, framing Millie for the crime.

Millie Calloway moves into a large suburban home with her husband Enzo and their two children, seeking a fresh start. As they settle in, Millie feels uneasy about their flirtatious neighbor Suzette Lowell, who makes inappropriate advances towards Enzo. During a dinner at the Lowells' house, Millie senses tension when she meets their maid, who seems to scrutinize her every move. One night, Millie discovers a hidden room in her home and insists that Enzo seal it off. When her children go missing for a brief period, Millie panics and confronts Suzette, only to find Jonathan Lowell murdered in his living room shortly after. Enzo washes blood off his hands upon her return, claiming he cut himself while gardening, leaving Millie questioning his innocence as the police arrive to investigate the murder.

Dr. Jane McGill works at a VA Hospital, balancing her demanding job with life as a mother to a preschooler and wife to Ben, who rarely helps around the house. When Dr. Ryan Reilly, her ex-boyfriend and renowned vascular surgeon, joins the hospital staff, Jane feels an unexpected attraction despite her commitment to Ben. She encounters Ryan in the break room, where they share awkward yet charged conversations about their past. As Jane navigates her responsibilities at work and home, she faces late-night calls from patients and the chaos of family life that leave her exhausted. Tension rises when Jane discovers that Ryan has a complicated personal life of his own, complicating their interactions further. Meanwhile, Ben's increasing distance adds strain to their marriage, forcing Jane to confront her feelings about both men.

In a bustling Labor and Delivery unit of a New York City hospital, Emily McCoy, a third-year resident, faces the chaos of delivering babies at all hours. She manages multiple deliveries in a single shift, often outpacing her own sleep schedule. During one particularly hectic night, she assists a woman who arrives in active labor and must quickly prepare for an emergency C-section when complications arise. Emily also navigates the challenges posed by an overly eager intern who struggles to keep up with the fast-paced environment. As she juggles these demanding situations, she learns firsthand that babies arrive unpredictably, often when least expected.

Dr. Charly McKenna, a successful dermatologist, is shot in the head one night, leaving her in a hospital bed with severe brain damage and left-side neglect. As she struggles to regain her memory and relearn basic skills, she faces daily therapy sessions filled with physical and cognitive challenges. Charly's attempts to piece together the events of the night of the shooting are complicated by her fragmented memories, which are trapped in her damaged brain. Meanwhile, the assassin who shot her is still at large, posing a constant threat as Charly works to uncover the truth behind the attack. With each therapy session, she battles frustration and confusion while trying to navigate her new reality. The hospital setting becomes a backdrop for her determination to recover and identify her attacker before he can strike again.

In a quiet suburban neighborhood, Erika Cass's life unravels when detectives arrive at her door, revealing that a high school girl named Olivia has gone missing. Erika learns that her son Liam was the last person to see Olivia alive, raising her suspicions about his involvement. As the investigation progresses, Erika confronts Liam about his past behaviors, which include disturbing tendencies that she has always feared. The tension escalates when Erika discovers evidence that suggests a darker truth about her husband Jason, who may be hiding sinister secrets. In a desperate attempt to protect Liam, Erika takes drastic action during a confrontation in the woods, leading to a shocking and violent encounter. The family dynamics shift dramatically as Erika grapples with the implications of her choices amidst the chaos of their crumbling lives.

Cassie, who runs a used bookstore, believes she has found the perfect man in Joel, an emergency room physician. As their relationship develops, she discovers that Joel's ex-girlfriend, Francesca, is not as absent from their lives as she thought. Cassie begins to receive unsettling messages and finds Francesca lurking around her bookstore. Tensions rise when Cassie confronts Francesca, leading to a heated argument in the alley behind the store. Meanwhile, Cassie's friends express concern about her safety as Francesca's behavior becomes increasingly erratic. Cassie must navigate these threats while trying to maintain her relationship with Joel.

Abby desperately wants a baby after years of failed infertility treatments and a recent adoption falling through. Her personal assistant, Monica, offers to be a surrogate, and Abby reluctantly agrees despite her husband Sam's initial objections. They meet Monica for dinner, where Sam finds her charming and relatable due to their shared interests. As Monica becomes pregnant, strange occurrences begin to disrupt Abby's life, including unexplained events at work and escalating tensions at home. Abby's best friend warns her about Monica's unsettling behavior, but Abby feels trapped by her circumstances. The situation spirals further when Abby faces accusations that threaten her marriage and freedom.

Sylvia Robinson, facing eviction, meets Adam Barnett in a diner, who offers her a job as a caregiver for his wife, Victoria, confined to their luxurious Montauk home after a severe accident. Sylvia reluctantly accepts the position, moving into the sprawling estate where Victoria is unable to walk or speak properly. While caring for Victoria, Sylvia discovers a hidden diary that suggests a darker reality about Adam's controlling nature. One day, Victoria attempts to communicate more clearly, pointing to a drawer where Sylvia finds the diary. As she reads, the entries reveal disturbing truths about Adam's behavior and the couple's troubled marriage. Sylvia realizes she must navigate the tension between her growing suspicions and her precarious situation in the Barnett household.

Claire and Noah, along with their friends Jack, Michelle, Lindsay, and Warner, embark on a vacation in the wilderness. During their trip, the van breaks down in a remote area, leaving them stranded without cell service. As tensions rise, Jack shares a secret kiss with Claire, prompting Lindsay to confront her about the affair. While hiking to find help, Lindsay eats poisonous berries and collapses, leading to her death. Shortly after, Claire discovers Jack shot dead next to the cabin owner, escalating the group's fear and paranoia as they realize someone is picking them off one by one.

April Masterson, a YouTube baking star, navigates her suburban life in a pristine neighborhood while trying to maintain her image as the perfect mother and wife. As she films a new baking video, she receives anonymous texts warning her that her son Bobby is not where she believes he is, escalating her anxiety. She discovers that her husband Elliott has been unfaithful again, this time with a pregnant secretary named Brianna. Meanwhile, April's new neighbor Maria seems to have ulterior motives, and April suspects her of stealing PTA funds. Tensions rise when April finds herself framed for theft at a local boutique managed by Maria, forcing her to confront the mounting threats against her reputation and safety.

Nora Davis, a surgeon, lives a solitary life in San Francisco, trying to distance herself from her father's notorious past as a serial killer. One day, she is confronted by Detective Ed Barber, who informs her that a former patient has been murdered in a manner reminiscent of her father's gruesome methods. As she navigates her daily routine at the clinic, Nora begins to receive disturbing letters from her father, who remains imprisoned. After two of her patients are found dead with their hands severed, Nora becomes the prime suspect and fears for her career. She discovers blood in her basement and finds herself increasingly paranoid about those around her. In an attempt to clear her name, she visits her father in prison, seeking answers about the murders and the identity of the real killer.

Quinn Alexander flees her home after murdering her abusive husband, Derrick, and drives through a fierce snowstorm. She takes refuge at the isolated Baxter Motel, where the charming owner, Nick Baxter, offers her a room for the night. As she settles in, Quinn notices Nick's ailing wife, Rosalie, watching her from a nearby house, creating a sense of unease. The motel's unsettling history surfaces when Quinn learns about a previous murder that occurred in the very room she occupies. Tension escalates as Quinn encounters other guests, including an elderly fortune teller who warns her of impending danger. With the police potentially on her trail and the storm trapping her inside, Quinn faces mounting paranoia and uncertainty about her escape plans.

Tess wakes up in an unfamiliar bedroom, unable to recognize the handsome man beside her, who claims to be her husband, Graham. As she reads a letter she wrote to herself, she learns that a car accident a year ago has caused her memory loss, preventing her from recalling the last seven years of her life. Each morning, she struggles with the reality of her new life, which includes a remodeled home and a pet dog. Tess's confusion deepens when she receives a text message warning her not to trust Graham, leading her to question everything about her situation. She faces the challenge of piecing together her past while navigating the strange dynamics with Graham and her caretaker, Camila. The mounting uncertainty and locked doors in her home create an atmosphere of distrust and fear as Tess seeks the truth about her life and relationships.

Brooke Sullivan starts her first day as a nurse practitioner at Raker Maximum Security Penitentiary, where she must navigate the grim environment filled with hostile inmates and strict security protocols. She encounters Shane, her high school boyfriend and the father of her son, who is serving time for a crime she witnessed. As she stitches Shane's wounds without lidocaine, he insists he is innocent, claiming someone else is responsible for the murders. Brooke struggles with her memories of the night that changed their lives while managing her responsibilities to her son, Josh. Tensions rise as she learns about the prison's inadequate medical supplies and the inmates' volatile behavior. The atmosphere becomes increasingly charged as Brooke faces the reality of working alongside the man she once feared, all while trying to protect her son from the shadows of their past.

Tricia and Ethan, newlyweds, arrive at a remote house in upstate New York during a fierce snowstorm, seeking to buy their dream home. The house, previously owned by the missing psychiatrist Dr. Adrienne Hale, is filled with eerie secrets. As they explore, Tricia discovers a hidden room containing numerous audio tapes of Adrienne's therapy sessions. Tension escalates when they find a decomposed body beneath the floorboards, leading them to confront Luke, who has been secretly living in the house. Tricia and Ethan decide to tie up Luke to prevent him from revealing their dark pasts while they plot their next move amidst the blizzard. The couple's hidden histories intertwine as they navigate the challenges of their entrapment and the looming threat of exposure.

Medical student Amy Brenner begins her overnight shift in the locked psychiatric unit, Ward D, where she feels a sense of dread due to past memories associated with the ward. Upon arrival, she encounters her ex-boyfriend Cameron, who has switched shifts to join her. As the night progresses, Amy witnesses strange occurrences, including a patient named Miguel causing a power outage by urinating on a light switch. She hears choking sounds and sees blood under a door, but when she reports it, the evidence disappears. Patient Will claims he saw the blood too but raises Amy's suspicions about his reliability due to his mental illness. Meanwhile, Jade, a former friend turned patient, and her boyfriend Damon plot to burn down the ward and fake their deaths, leading to a confrontation where Amy fights back against them with the help of another patient.

At Vixed, a nutritional supplement company, Natalie Farrell notices her coworker, the peculiar accountant Dawn Schiff, is missing from her cubicle. Concerned, Natalie answers a ringing phone at Dawn's desk and hears a voice pleading for help. As the day progresses, Natalie finds a turtle figurine stained with red in Dawn's workspace and decides to investigate further. She visits Dawn's home, where she discovers a broken wine glass and a bloodstain on the floor, prompting her to call the police. Meanwhile, the authorities begin to question Natalie about her relationship with their boss, Seth, and the missing funds from the company accounts. The investigation reveals evidence of bullying against Dawn, leading to Natalie's growing suspicion as she becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and danger.

At Caseham High School, Eve Bennett, a math teacher, becomes suspicious of Addie, a troubled student who previously caused a teacher's resignation due to alleged inappropriate behavior. As Addie returns for her junior year, Eve notices her husband's growing attention towards the girl, which intensifies her paranoia. Meanwhile, Addie navigates the hostility from classmates ostracizing her for the past scandal and seeks validation from Eve's husband, Nate, who is drawn to her poetry. Tensions escalate when Eve confronts Addie about her intentions, leading to a heated argument that disrupts the school's atmosphere. The setting is rife with rumors and underlying tensions as both women face challenges that threaten their lives and careers.

Sydney Shaw is on a disastrous date in New York City with Kevin, who insists on walking her home after she pays half the bill. When Kevin becomes aggressive, a handsome stranger intervenes, but he leaves without asking for her number. Later, Sydney learns that her friend Bonnie has been found murdered in her apartment, and the police suspect Bonnie's boyfriend, who was using a burner phone. As Sydney navigates her dating life, she meets Tom, a charming doctor, but she begins to notice unsettling signs about him. The tension escalates as Sydney discovers that Tom's past may be connected to the recent murders, raising doubts about her safety.

Tegan, eight months pregnant and alone, drives through a blinding snowstorm in rural Maine when she loses control of her vehicle and crashes into a tree, leaving her stranded with a broken ankle. A man named Hank stops to help her, but his imposing size and demeanor make her uneasy. Despite her fears, she accepts his offer to take her to a secluded cabin where he lives with his wife, Polly, a former nurse. They promise to take her to a hospital once the storm clears, but as Tegan settles into their basement, she starts to feel that something is amiss in the couple's hospitality. With no cell service and her condition worsening, Tegan faces the challenge of figuring out if she can trust Hank and Polly while fearing for her unborn child's safety.

Stella Hansen, working a double shift at a diner on Christmas Eve, desperately wants to buy her husband Justin a special gift but has no money. She encounters a mysterious elderly woman named Helga, who offers to trade for a gift at her pawn shop, Helga's Attic. As snow falls outside, Stella reluctantly agrees to sacrifice something personal for the gift, believing it will be a memorable gesture for Justin. After making the trade and returning home, she eagerly anticipates Justin's reaction, but his response is shocking and leads to a deadly turn of events. Following Christmas, Stella returns to Helga with another item to trade, realizing the gravity of her earlier decision.

Alice attends her husband Grant's funeral, watching his casket lowered into the ground, believing her life has changed forever. In the days following, she experiences strange occurrences, seeing Grant's face everywhere she goes, which leads her to question her sanity. As she navigates her daily routine, simple tasks become overwhelming due to her vivid hallucinations. Alice discovers a hidden stash of Grant's belongings that hint at secrets he kept from her, raising suspicions about his past. She faces the challenge of deciphering whether these visions are figments of her imagination or a sign of something more sinister at play.