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The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

Author:
Freida McFadden
Read by:
Lauryn Allman
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Book
916
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430
Release Date
July 1, 2025
Duration
9 hours 41 minutes
Summary
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…

 

Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.

 

I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.

 

I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.

 

But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.

 

They don’t know what I’m capable of…

 

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried A No.1 New York Times bestseller A Sunday Times bestseller A USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller 5 million copies sold * 20-million-copy bestselling author

 

This unbelievably twisty read will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Girl on the Train won’t be able to put down The Housemaid!

 

Read what everyone’s saying about The Housemaid:

 

“I got severe whiplash from the twistiest turns… Every time I thought I had it figured out… WRONG!!!… I am still reeling… outstanding… If you love a top notch psychological thriller that will have you questioning your own sanity, then this 5 star read is for you.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“What a wild ride!!! Freida definitely delivered the best twisty ending… Gripping from start to finish… honestly, I just could not put it down… An absolutely mind-blowing shocker that kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat literally until the very end.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

“One wild ride!… So many twists and turns… I was hooked right away – I even read my Kindle while waiting in my kid’s school pick-up line so I wouldn’t have to put this book down!… addictive… pure perfection!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
Profile Avatar Danitsa C. Jul 2025

Absolutely marvellous! Didn’t want to end. Another master piece by Freida!

Profile Avatar smarrero Jul 2025

Love Freida, really enjoyed this book. I couldn't stop listening

Profile Avatar HMCTMS Aug 2025

Loved it and the twist was expected, the twist on the twist wasn’t

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2025

Good book, really good twist.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

Very good story and a great narrator.

Profile Avatar Martin G. Jul 2025

fairly dull, I didn't care about any of the characters. I stuck with it until the end wish I hadn't bothered.

Profile Avatar Jennifer F. Oct 2025

I found myself in a strange reading slump. It was tough to discover something engaging to read or listen to.This is my first book by Freida McFadden. The story is quick-moving, filled with suspense, and loaded with shocking twists that took me by surprise. I couldn't put it down, and I'm eager for more!

Profile Avatar Nancy K. Jan 2026

The book was okay

Profile Avatar Jamaica P. Jan 2026

Definitely overrated. Not as good as it is popular.

Profile Avatar Tarannum A. Nov 2025

Loved it

Profile Avatar Oyindamola O. Oct 2025

Omg! Best audiobook I’ve listened to in a while

Profile Avatar Leanne S. Jan 2026

Not as good as the reviews.

Profile Avatar suelfinney@gmail.com Im Jan 2026

There was repeated information and I found that tedious

Profile Avatar Tatiana Hummer Jan 2026

So I saw the movie first. The movie was ok at the beginning. A lot of sex scenes. But not too bad. Then in the middle of it picked up. There were a few not really realistic, and some of that didn’t make real sense but he’s a good movie. I know there was a book. It should be way better, but I was sadly mistake. The lead you to a part that you are ready for there to be a climax and there wasn’t . And it wasn’t just once it was throughout the book and the ending was very unrealistic not too happy

Profile Avatar Lexi B. Nov 2025

This book was so good! So many twists and turns. The narrator was very good, too.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

Good story. Unpredictable

Profile Avatar K A. Nov 2025

LOVED this book.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

5 stars.loved this!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

Easy listen, good twists!

Profile Avatar Demetria D. Nov 2025

This book scared me.

Profile Avatar Michelle R. Nov 2025

Could not stop listening to….. loved it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

Like a reeeeeally long Lifetime movie. Because I didn’t want to leave the book unfinished, having paid for the thing, I listened to the last third at double speed just to get it over with. Tiny inconsistencies (not quite holes) in the characters and story. Not a lot of character depth at all. By the end I had no concern whatsoever for the outcome of a single character. I’m truly surprised at the positive reviews.

Profile Avatar Heather M. Nov 2025

A rare DNF for me. Interesting story but unlikable characters in my opinion

Profile Avatar Pilar Nov 2025

I loved the book. Can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series.

Profile Avatar Maria G. Nov 2025

I was a little disappointed at first. Bipolar woman is a nightmare. And the twist in the story was so unexpected, I got excited to listen from that point on. Overall it is impressive how many unexpected turns Freida McFadden will take you through and eventually leave you with your own fantasy to carry on. Great listen. Narrator is absolutely great!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

It's a bit of a slow burn until the last couple of chapters and then, it is totally worth it! The narrator is excellent. I listened to it on a faster speed because the reading pace was a bit slow for me.

Profile Avatar April H. Nov 2025

Very good, not how I thought it would go.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2025

Good listen!

Profile Avatar Katie Nov 2025

I enjoyed this listen, even though I did find the major twists quite predictable from early on in the book. This, plus just common sense, did make some of the main characters’ decisions so frustrating at times! That being said, I was still fairly hooked by the plot and wanted to finish it quickly to find out what happened!

Profile Avatar kathy Nov 2025

It was good.

Profile Avatar Margi C. Nov 2025

Really enjoyed it. On Book 2 now

Profile Avatar Dallas G. Oct 2025

What a twist ! Kept me listening

Profile Avatar Jennaffer K. Oct 2025

Easy, quick read

Profile Avatar Joanne H. Oct 2025

didn't want this book to end fantastic

Profile Avatar Sarah WH Oct 2025

Great

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2025

Awesome ! My first download and it was such a treat! Very good book and awesome narrator!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Oct 2025

The work is So good!!

Profile Avatar Todd P. Sep 2025

I normally ready military or historical books, but I thought I would give The Housemaid a try and it was one of the best books I have ever read. A thriller from start to finish. This is truly a book that was really hard to put down. I highly recommend this book to anyone!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2025

Don’t waste your time. Totally implausible ending, a “twist” that you could see a mile ahead. Just stupid.

Profile Avatar Janie G. Jun 2026

This book was so good! I loved the narrator

Profile Avatar PuzzlingPandora Jun 2026

This book took a long time to get to a fairly obvious turning point. The story moved along much better after that, so the second half brought my rating up. The narrator did a great job with the characters. There was one mispronunciation that was a but off-putting, but overall very good. There were plenty of twists towards the end, although again fairly easily predicted. Not my favorite.

Profile Avatar April L. Jun 2026

I enjoyed the book. Not my typical genre but thought I'd give it a try. It held my interest and I looked forward to hearing what came next. At times it was hard to associate the voice with certain characters. I would recommend

Profile Avatar Elle C. Jun 2026

A great listen. I’d recommend it for fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, for a similar atmosphere of suburban malaise and calculating female rage. The narration is excellent, one of the best audio adaptations I’ve heard. I’ll be looking for other titles read by Lauryn Allman.

Profile Avatar A A. May 2026

This was such a satisfying read from start to finish! Just when I thought I knew where the storyline was going..nope! Shocker twist plot! Love it!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

I loved it

Profile Avatar ??ss????? ?. May 2026

HOOKED! This listen was so good! Twists and turns, and such an unexpected ending. 10/10 would recommend!

Profile Avatar Kimberly W. May 2026

Book was better than movie

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2026

Very mundane, you know what is going to happen. There are so many really good books out there, go get one but leave this junk alone.

Profile Avatar JennyB May 2026

Wonderful book. Lots and twists and turns

Profile Avatar Randi M. May 2026

Pretty good, but probably better as a sit down read.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2026

What a twist, great book

Profile Avatar Adriana L. Apr 2026

Great book. The narrator voice for the maid didn’t really fit in my opinion.

Profile Avatar Wittscabin@aol.com Apr 2026

I really enjoyed the intrigue. A good beach read!

Profile Avatar David G. Apr 2026

Gripping story

Profile Avatar Lori T. Apr 2026

Absolutely love this book! Great read!

Profile Avatar Laura M. Apr 2026

Easy read with super predictable twist.

Profile Avatar Marla H. Apr 2026

A real thriller! I could not stop listening to it. Excellent plot and character development. I did not anticipate the ending.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2026

I though this was great actually coming from a big magnet Atwood fan I found this very exciting, the language is much more casual but still beautifully written

Profile Avatar Julia C. Apr 2026

I started to listen to this book during a medical conference and I could not stop listening!!!!! The author did an amazing job. I love books with unexpected endings just the right amount of twist and turns. Cadence of the narrator was perfect. Her voice was soothing but kept me at the edge of my seat…. I did not want this book to end and honestly I felt like the ending was the perfect beginning for another book…. I usually do not even listen to fiction only health or self help so this book was a delightful departure

Profile Avatar Marilyn S. Apr 2026

Kept me interested! Very exciting

Profile Avatar Brittany F. Mar 2026

Amazing book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2026

Love this book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2026

Ok book. Plane language. Predicting

Profile Avatar Di Mar 2026

Excellent book, compelling and lots of twists

Profile Avatar Miku Y. Mar 2026

Great Read

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2026

Everything tied together in the end. Very exciting!

Profile Avatar Linda M. Mar 2026

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Narrator was excellent. Not 100% on board with some elements, which is why it’s not a 5 star.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2026

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Profile Avatar Vanessa B. Mar 2026

Awesome book to read!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2026

Too mind blowing to be truly entertaining!

Profile Avatar Kim G. Feb 2026

Really great story telling

Profile Avatar Sarah M. Feb 2026

pretty good

Profile Avatar Molly Feb 2026

Great book!

Profile Avatar Deborah Feb 2026

Wow!! Loved it. Plot twist that I wasn’t expecting, I listened to it in one day. Amazing author. I love her books. Highly recommend for a thriller/ suspense book!!

Profile Avatar Ang O. Feb 2026

Pretty good book until the author completely phoned it in for the ending. I don't want to ruin the ending for anyone so all I will say is COME ON and you can imagine my eye roll. It was ridiculous. I am actually quite surprised so many people liked this. I am also surprised at the ending with the education level of the author. I am guessing her book publisher or deadline pushed her to this??? I probably will not read/listen to another by this author.

Profile Avatar Jayden S. Feb 2026

Narrator did a great job switching between the main characters voices. Made reading and following along very easy. Recommend putting in 1.5x speed

Profile Avatar Susan J. Feb 2026

Enjoyed this

Profile Avatar Amy Feb 2026

Fun book - great plot twist, I felt the characters stress. I liked the narrator but wish she didn’t read one character with a Brooklyn accent. I don’t think that was necessary - and it distracted me. But I did appreciate using different voices for the different characters.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2026

Excellent

Profile Avatar Anonymous Feb 2026

Loved it!!

Profile Avatar Nora P. Feb 2026

What a book! It was absolutely thrilling and enjoyable

Profile Avatar Abs#123 Feb 2026

I'm not looking forward to it... I like more... fairytales...

Profile Avatar Rometa G. Jan 2026

Very Happy with my first audio book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

I enjoyed this book alot

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

So good. I couldn’t stop listening.

Profile Avatar Chris P. Jan 2026

Surprised by the twist and turns of this one.

Profile Avatar Amanda B. Jan 2026

Great book

Profile Avatar Cindy D. Jan 2026

LOVE. LOVE HER WORK

Profile Avatar Fiona S. Jan 2026

Awesome love her stories and always had a twist

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

Great story-love the plot twists!

Profile Avatar Michelle B. Jan 2026

Love a book that keeps you interested

Profile Avatar Desarae B. Jan 2026

That was a shocker

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

The twist at the end was thrilling, loved the narrator!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

Very good plot- may be a little predictable at times, but still very good! There are a few curve balls in the plot that I did not see coming.

Profile Avatar Solange M. Jan 2026

I was intrigued in the story and where it would go but the writing is not the best. The narrator annoyed me to be honest but wasn’t unbearable.

Profile Avatar PartyHardy Jan 2026

So good I had to read the series

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

Great story

Profile Avatar Cori K. Jan 2026

Kept my attention… good story

Profile Avatar Brenda P. Jan 2026

Really loved the book!

Profile Avatar Erica F. Jan 2026

Amazing read

Profile Avatar Jill M. Jan 2026

This was FANTASTIC!!! I am going to read more of her books and I will also watch the movie!

Profile Avatar Aimee S. Jan 2026

Absolutely amazing! Couldn’t put it down!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2026

Felt like I needed therapy just to get through it, unnecessary and not a relaxing listen

Profile Avatar Asma'a A. Jan 2026

Couldn’t stop listening to

Profile Avatar Courtney N. Jan 2026

This book was definitely one of my favorites. Once the plot twist came i was in shock and I couldn’t stop reading till i finished. This is def a ***** 5 star read! Highly recommend.

Profile Avatar Kathleen M. Jan 2026

Awesome and I couldn’t stop listening this story!! Scary but I just couldn’t stop. And what a great ending

Profile Avatar Aimee H. Jan 2026

Really crazy twists and I love the narration of Millie’s inner dialogue.

Profile Avatar Lisa R. Jan 2026

It kept my attention the entire time.

Profile Avatar Jennifer Z. Jan 2026

I started the book but had a hard time listening due to the narrator. However, I came back and got hooked!

Profile Avatar Ashley P. Dec 2025

Whoa! Chills

Profile Avatar Patricia T. Dec 2025

Good book. Good read. Excellent narrator

Profile Avatar Jacquew Dec 2025

A really good book

Profile Avatar Annie G. Dec 2025

Everything I think I have figured out a book by Frieda McFadden, I am proven wrong. This book was amazing and will keep you entertained.

Profile Avatar Latoria Dec 2025

I love love love EVERYTHING about this book!!!!! This was a good quick read because I couldn't stop listening!!!! I can't wait to go the movie with my friend so we can see the book brought to life on the big screen! I have a feeling that this is a series that I can complete!

Profile Avatar Derrek L. Dec 2025

At first, I almost stopped listening to this book as I was not a fan of the writing but I remembered the reviews and gave it a chance. Then half way through it got interesting and I loved the twists and was hooked! I am now very excited to see the movie. Was a fun listen!

Profile Avatar Yohanna T. Dec 2025

My favorite so far!

Profile Avatar JACQUELINE F. Dec 2025

Great book. Very entertaining. I usually only listen to audiobooks when I’m driving, I found myself wanting to listen to it more. The narrator is great. Very much looking forward to the next book, and the upcoming movie!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

It kept me wondering. Stayed up reading like I haven’t in a long time.

Profile Avatar Cekeithia O. Dec 2025

This book got me out of my reading slump I loveed it!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2025

I loved this book

Profile Avatar Patricia C. Dec 2025

Loved it I listened to it and one setting Layton to the night. It was a perfect companion thank you.

Profile Avatar Savag3 Dec 2025

great story so happy that I took a chance on this book highly recommends for people who really love twists and turns, also I really enjoyed the character buildups and the narrator was on point.

Profile Avatar Terri Dec 2025

Great book. Lots of twists. Loved it!!

Profile Avatar Madison K. Dec 2025

Loved it

Profile Avatar Barbara M. Nov 2025

Really this was the best book I have listened to for a long time. Already picked the next one to start.

Profile Avatar Shanna C. Nov 2025

I could not stop listening!!! I actually was excited to go walk on the treadmill or fold laundry just so I could listen!!!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

Too creepy!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

Good read with unexpected twist, I'd recommend!

Profile Avatar Andrea H. Sep 2025

I really enjoyed this book! It took such a great and unexpected turn.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

Loved all of the Housemaids series

Profile Avatar Natalia K. Sep 2025

A really good twist.

Profile Avatar Julez Sep 2025

Love

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2025

A total rip off of The Last Mrs. Parrish. But the very very end saved it a bit.

Profile Avatar Kristie F. Sep 2025

So good. This kept my interest the entire time. I loved the narrator

Profile Avatar Sherry B. Sep 2025

Good read. This was my first book by this author. I would try another.

Profile Avatar Jessttam Sep 2025

Always had me second guessing and I love a great mystery. Love this book!

Profile Avatar Amanda M. Aug 2025

Loved this book! Couldn’t put it down!

Profile Avatar Christine F. Aug 2025

Loved it! Guessed the ending but still loved the book. Easy listen!

Profile Avatar AmyC Aug 2025

Very well written and read

Profile Avatar Danielle T. Aug 2025

from start to finish definitely gripping once imagination. pleasure to listen to. well done

Profile Avatar BCos Aug 2025

An interesting story which was about to get repetitive when an interesting plot twist drops!

Profile Avatar Megan M. Aug 2025

Great book and I like the narrator too

Profile Avatar Miss F. Aug 2025

I listened to this book in 3 days! I genuinely could not stop! Absolutely fantastic! A must read!!

The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist

Author: Freida McFadden
Read by: Lauryn Allman
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