Freida McFadden, a bestselling author known for her psychological thrillers, has revealed her real identity after 13 years of writing under her pen name. McFadden revealed her identity in an interview with USA Today and explained why she kept her identity under wraps. Prior to becoming an author, McFadden worked as a doctor treating brain disorders and decided to write under a pseudonym to keep it a secret until she was ready to step back from her job. Despite her double-life as an author and physician, McFaddon said she felt comfortable with her identity and didn't have anything to hide. She also mentioned that some people had questioned if she uses artificial intelligence to write her books, particularly since her books are written before AI.