The Economic Times

The Housemaid author's identity finally revealed after years of mystery. What is Freida McFadden's real name?

After years of mystery, bestselling thriller author Freida McFadden has revealed her real identity as Sara Cohen. Known for The Housemaid series, Cohen balanced her writing career with her work as a doctor in Boston. She initially used a pen name to keep her medical life separate from her books, but with reduced clinical hours, she felt ready to share her true self.