Gillian Flynn

Gillian Flynn is an American author and former Entertainment Weekly television critic.

She has written three novels: Sharp Objects, Dark Places, and Gone Girl.

Her work, particularly Gone Girl, has received widespread acclaim, including praise from Stephen King.

Flynn's novels often explore themes of dysfunctional families, violence, and psychological complexity.

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, she graduated from the University of Kansas and earned a Master's degree from Northwestern University.

Flynn's writing style is characterized by sharp, acerbic storytelling and a knack for macabre subject matter.

Her novels have been shortlisted for and won several prestigious awards in the thriller and crime fiction genres.