The Housemaid Books in Order

Freida McFadden's bestselling domestic psychological thriller series follows Millie Calloway, a young woman with a hidden criminal past who takes jobs caring for wealthy households that conceal dangerous secrets. Each installment delivers the twisty, perspective-shifting suspense that turned the series into a global phenomenon.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The Housemaid

    The Housemaid

    2022 · Freida McFadden

    Desperate for a fresh start after prison, Millie takes a live-in housekeeping job for the wealthy Winchester family in their pristine suburban home.…

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  2. Cover of The Housemaid's Secret

    The Housemaid's Secret

    2023 · Freida McFadden

    Now working for the elegant Garrick couple in a luxurious Manhattan apartment, Millie is trying to keep her troubled past buried and stay out of…

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  3. Cover of The Housemaid Is Watching

    The Housemaid Is Watching

    2024 · Freida McFadden

    Years later, Millie has built a respectable suburban life with her husband and children, the dark days of cleaning houses behind her. But the family…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Housemaid books in?

Publication order — Recommended by the author Freida McFadden (her official site numbers the novels Book 1, 2, 3) and widely recommended by readers and reading-order guides Start with “The Housemaid.”

How many books are in the The Housemaid series?

We list 3 books by Freida McFadden , published between 2022–2024.

Where can I buy the The Housemaid books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.