Rachel Hawkins
Rachel Hawkins is a New York Times bestselling author known for adult thrillers and young adult fiction.
Her adult novels include The Wife Upstairs, Reckless Girls, The Villa, and The Heiress, which have been translated into over two dozen languages.
Hawkins studied gender and sexuality in Victorian literature at Auburn University, which informs her literary perspective.
She has also written multiple books for young readers, demonstrating versatility across genres.
Currently residing in Alabama, Hawkins draws on Southern settings and atmosphere in her work, particularly evident in The Storm's Alabama coastal setting and gothic undertones.
