Freida McFadden is a New York Times bestselling author and a practicing physician specializing in brain injury. Based in New York City, McFadden has earned acclaim for her work in the thriller and women's fiction genres. Since beginning her writing career in 2013, she has produced a range of Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.

Her notable work, The Housemaid, stands out among her contributions to contemporary literature. McFadden's unique background as a medical professional brings an authentic edge to her storytelling, infusing her tales with a sense of realism and depth. In addition to her writing and medical practice, she enjoys life with her family and a black cat in a storied, ocean-overlooking home where the staircases are known to creak and moan. In this setting, one might imagine the scenes of her thrilling narratives coming to life, where a loud scream might be necessary to be heard.