Paula Hawkins is a British author best known for her psychological thriller novel, The Girl on the Train, published in 2015. The book became a bestseller and was later adapted into a film, further increasing her popularity. Hawkins has a background in journalism, which has influenced her writing style and storytelling techniques. Before her success with The Girl on the Train, Hawkins wrote several romantic novels under the pseudonym Amy Silver. Her writing often explores themes of suspense, relationships, and the complexities of human behavior, making her a prominent figure in contemporary fiction.