Author Freida McFadden reveals her real name is Sara Cohen after 23 years using a pseudonym
Best-selling thriller author Freida McFadden disclosed her true identity as Sara Cohen to USA Today, ending 23 years of secrecy while building a publishing empire. Cohen, who works as a doctor specializing in brain disorders, initially used the pseudonym to separate her medical career from her writing. She has sold millions of books including 'The Housemaid' series and was the second best-selling author in the UK in 2025.
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“Best-selling The Housemaid author Freida McFadden reveals true identity”
“'The Housemaid' author Frieda McFadden reveals true identity after living double life for 23 years”
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