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Gillian Flynn

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Psychological Thriller Mystery Crime 21st-century American non-fiction writers 21st-century American novelists 21st-century American screenwriters 21st-century American women writers American comics writers American crime writers American female comics writers American mystery novelists American thriller writers American women mystery writers American women novelists American women screenwriters American women thriller writers Novelists from Illinois Novelists from Missouri Screenwriters from Illinois Screenwriters from Missouri Writers from Chicago Writers from Kansas City, Missouri

Gillian Flynn is an American author and screenwriter known for her psychological thriller novels.

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📋 Author Details

Years Active: 1971 - Present
Nationality: American
Total Books: 3
Genres: Psychological Thriller , Mystery , Crime , 21st-century American non-fiction writers , 21st-century American novelists , 21st-century American screenwriters , 21st-century American women writers , American comics writers , American crime writers , American female comics writers , American mystery novelists , American thriller writers , American women mystery writers , American women novelists , American women screenwriters , American women thriller writers , Novelists from Illinois , Novelists from Missouri , Screenwriters from Illinois , Screenwriters from Missouri , Writers from Chicago , Writers from Kansas City, Missouri

📚 Notable Works

Gone Girl
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Sharp Objects
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Dark Places
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🏆 Awards & Recognition

🏆 Critics' Choice Award

📖 Where to Start Reading

🟢 Beginner

Start with their most accessible work:

Gone Girl

🔵 Intermediate

Once you're familiar with their style:

Sharp Objects

🟣 Advanced

For devoted fans:

Dark Places

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