Patricia Highsmith

Patricia Highsmith was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for her psychological thrillers and complex characters, particularly exploring themes of identity, morality, and obsession. Born in 1921, her most famous work is "Strangers on a Train," which inspired a classic Alfred Hitchcock film. Highsmith is also renowned for her "Ripley" series, featuring the suave and amoral thief Tom Ripley. Her writing often delves into the darker aspects of human nature, and she is widely regarded as a pioneer of psychological suspense, influencing countless authors and filmmakers in the crime and thriller genres.