Patricia Highsmith
Writing
- Born
- January 19, 1921 · Forth Worth, Texas, USA
- Died
- February 4, 1995 (age 74)
Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 – February 4, 1995) was an American novelist and short story writer best known for her psychological thrillers, including her series of five novels featuring the character Tom Ripley. She wrote 22 novels and numerous short stories throughout her career spanning nearly five decades, and her work has led to more than two dozen film adaptations.
Known for
The Talented Mr. Ripley
December 25, 1999
Carol
November 20, 2015
Strangers on a Train
June 27, 1951
Deep Water
March 17, 2022
The Two Faces of January
May 16, 2014
Purple Noon
March 10, 1960
The American Friend
June 24, 1977
Ripley's Game
September 2, 2002
A Kind of Murder
December 16, 2016
The Cry of the Owl
February 7, 2009
Ripley Under Ground
October 31, 2007
Deep Water
December 16, 1981
Behind the camera28
- 2022Deep Water Novel
- 2016A Kind of Murder Novel
- 2015Carol Novel
- 2015A Mighty Nice Man Short Story
- 2014The Two Faces of January Novel
- 2009The Cry of the Owl Novel
- 2008Vishaka Express Original Concept
- 2007Ripley Under Ground Novel
- 2002Ripley's Game Novel
- 1999The Talented Mr. Ripley Novel