You closed The Housemaid by Freida McFadden at 2 a.m. and you’re chasing that same feeling? Here are six novels built on the same ingredients: a house full of secrets, a couple who lies, a reveal that turns everything upside down. No spoilers, promise.
What you probably loved
- A heroine who knows less than the reader… or more.
- The domestic pressure cooker: everything happens within four walls.
- The twist that makes you reread the first chapters in a new light.
THE LIST · 6 DOMESTIC THRILLERS
01
Gone Girl
GILLIAN FLYNN
The classic toxic-marriage thriller: a husband, a missing wife, two versions of the same story. If you loved the dual point of view, start here.
02
The Couple Next Door
SHARI LAPENA
A dinner party next door, a missing baby, parents hiding things from each other. Short and tense — perfect for your next binge read.
03 · THE AUTHOR’S OWN NOVEL
He Lies a Little… Too Much
JULIA SALVADOR
Full disclosure: this is my novel, so I’m not entirely neutral. Since her assault, Alice sees things that aren’t there. At least, that’s what everyone tells her. A terrified woman in the window across the street, gaps in her husband’s story, the feeling of being watched all the time… What if Alice is the only one who sees the truth?
A glass-house thriller set in Versailles, where fear grows out of doubt rather than violence. For readers who love to suspect every character until the very last page.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“I could not put this book down. Well written plot with intricate characters and motivations. I loved it.”
— READER REVIEW
“This book had me hooked from the beginning. I couldn’t put it down. Don’t hesitate, read it now!”
— READER REVIEW
“Finished it in 2 days. Short chapters & easy reading. I really liked the plot of this book… surprise, surprise!”
— READER REVIEW
04
The Silent Patient
ALEX MICHAELIDES
A woman shoots her husband, then never speaks another word. A psychotherapist becomes obsessed with finding out why. For fans of characters you can never quite figure out.
05
The Girl on the Train
PAULA HAWKINS
Every day, Rachel watches the same couple from her train. One morning, she sees something she shouldn’t have. The ultimate unreliable narrator.
06
The Housemaid’s Secret
FREIDA MCFADDEN
The direct sequel, to spend more time with Millie. Perfect if you want to stay in the same world before exploring other authors.
Frequently asked questions
What should I read after The Housemaid if I loved the twist?
Gone Girl and The Silent Patient are both built around a major twist.
Should I read The Housemaid books in order?
Yes — read them in publication order so you don’t spoil the reveals: The Housemaid, The Housemaid’s Secret, then The Housemaid Is Watching.
Ready for chills tonight?
Discover He Lies a Little… Too Much: since her assault, Alice no longer knows who to believe… not even her husband.
DISCOVER MY THRILLERS
Psychological thrillers where nothing is ever what it seems. Choose your next read:
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