Gillian Flynn has authored one novel, Sharp Objects. She remains TV critic at Entertainment Weekly.

Her book has received wide praise^[1], including from authors such as Stephen King. The dark plot revolves around a serial killer in small town, Missouri and the reporter who has returned from Chicago to cover the event.Themes covered 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]

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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