Gillian Flynn

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Gillian Flynn is an American author and television critic for Entertainment Weekly. She has so far written one novel, Sharp Objects.

Her book has received wide praise[1], including from authors such as Stephen King. The dark plot revolves around a serial killer in a Missouri town, and the reporter who has returned from Chicago to cover the event. Themes include dysfunctional families, sexuality, violence and self-harm.

In 2007 the novel was shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Duncan Lawrie, CWA New Blood and Ian Fleming Steel Daggers, winning in the last two categories.[2]

Flynn, who lives in Chicago, grew up in Kansas City, Missouri.[3] She graduated at the University of Kansas, and qualified for a Master's degree from Northwestern University.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Amazon. Retrieved on 2007-07-29.
  2. ^ a b Gillian Flynn wins with Sharp Objects. The CWA. Retrieved on 2008-01-23.
  3. ^ McClurg, Jocelyn (2006-09-27). New voices: Gillian Flynn makes thriller debut. USA Today. Retrieved on 2008-01-23.
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