A. J. Finn has written for numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and the Times Literary Supplement (UK). A native of New York, Finn lived in England for almost a decade before returning to New York City. His debut novel, The Woman in the Window, has been published in 41 languages worldwide.
"An astounding debut from a truly talented writer."--Booklist
(starred review)
"Good luck putting down The Woman in the Window."--Good
Housekeeping
"The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted
odyssey inside one woman's mind, her illusions, delusions, reality.
It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely
gripping thriller."--Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling
author
"The Woman in the Window is one of those rare books that really is
unputdownable. The writing is smooth and often remarkable. The way
Finn plays off this totally original story against a background of
film noir is both delightful and chilling."--Stephen King
"Superior."--New Yorker
"The rocket fuel propelling The Woman in the Window, the first
stratosphere-ready mystery of 2018, is expertise. . . . Dear other
books with unreliable narrators: This one will see you and raise
you."--New York Times Book Review
"There's something irresistible about this made-for-the-movies
tingler. Finn knows how to pleasurably wind us up."--USA Today
"Smart, suspenseful and cinematic"--Houston Chronicle
"The surprise twists will keep you on edge and you won't regret any
loss of sleep."--Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
"The twists in this book are praiseworthy and the writing is a
delight."--Wicked Local North Shore Notes
"Woman in the Window is a modern-day Hitchcock film, and it's just
as good... It's the perfect blend of past and present -- just the
book for thriller and horror fans, or anyone looking for a book
they can't put down."--Deseret News
"[A]n edgy, intoxicating debut thriller... Already optioned to the
movies, this book is a runaway bestseller - once you start it,
you're not likely to get a good night's sleep!"--Lansing State
Journal
"A nifty premise. . . pulled off classily."--The Guardian
"Finn's appreciable humor, remarkable diction and talent for
storytelling make The Woman in the Windo a fly-through read for
many as the race to uncover the truth takes a shocking
turn."--Daily Mississippian
"Masterfully plotted and vividly told, THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
draws readers into the maze-like mind of a very solitary woman, and
unravels the external circumstances that have made her who she is.
Entrancing, immersive, and unsettling."--Crime By the Book
"Part of the pleasure of this kind of book is in observing an
effective formula well-executed. And The Woman in the Window
executes the formula it's set out for itself with as much panache
as any mad scientist. This is a book you can eat like
candy."--Vox
"Smart, suspenseful and cinematic."--AARP Magazine
"The author of this psychological thriller pulls the rug out from
under us more than once. If it's pure escapism you seek in a
mystery, The Woman in the Window is just the ticket."--The
Missourian
"This book defies description. After grabbing the reader's
attention with the first sentence, Finn does not let go until the
very last syllable."--Courier-Times
"This novel was hard to tear myself away from, the poetic writing
almost hypnotic. This is a book that stays with the reader long
after the final page has been finished."--Crimespree Magazine
"Utterly addictive... You will read it in one night. It fizzes with
excitement."--South Coast Today
"What debut novelist A. J. Finn does with The Woman in the Window
is remarkable. He's created a breathless, stunning twist-and-turn
plot that cleverly relies on familiar scenarios, most of the
Hitchcock kind, and builds the Hitchcock references into his own
story."--WSHU Public Radio
"[A] thrilling debut novel."--Wall Street Journal
"[I]nhalable . . . highly enjoyable."--Newsweek
"As the plot seizes us, the prose caresses us. . . [Finn] has not
only captured, sympathetically, the interior life of a depressed
person, but also written a riveting thriller that will keep you
guessing to the very last sentence."--Washington Post
"This is thriller writing of a new order."--Daily Mail (UK)
"The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I've read
since Gone Girl. A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of
a master."--New York Times bestselling author Tess Gerritsen
"The Woman in the Window reads like a classic Hitchcock movie in
novel form, in fact I was half expecting a cameo. Dripping with
suspense. Creaking with menace. Beautifully written. There's a lot
of buzz around this book and every single bit of it is totally
justified."--Simon Toyne, bestselling author of the Sanctus
trilogy
"[A] gripping first novel . . . genuinely surprising twists. . . .
[R]eaders will eagerly turn the pages to see how it all turns
out."--Publishers Weekly
"A dark, twisty confection with an irresistible film noir premise.
Hitchcock would have snapped up the rights in a heartbeat."--New
York Times bestselling author Ruth Ware
"Compelling, wrenching, and gasp-for-breath exciting―I was blown
away."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill
"Crackling with tension, and the sound of pages turning, as twist
after twist sweeps away each hypothesis you come up with about what
happened in Anna's past and what fresh hell is unfolding
now."--Kirkus Reviews
"Astounding. Thrilling. Lovely and amazing....Finn has created a
noir for the new millennium, packed with mesmerizing characters,
stunning twists, beautiful writing and a narrator with whom I'd
love to split a bottle of pinot. Maybe two bottles--I've got a lot
of questions for her."--#1 New York Times bestselling author
Gillian Flynn
"Finn's debut lives up to the hype. . . . A riveting and mature
first novel that stands out in a crowded genre."--Library Journal
[starred review]
"Full of suspense and surprises and told with heart, The Woman in
the Window will send readers racing through its pages. A stunning
first outing from A. J. Finn, a tremendous new talent."--Jane
Harper, New York Times bestsellling author of The Dry
"Gripping, compelling, and utterly intriguing."--Liz Nugent, author
of the 2017 BEA "Buzz Book" Unraveling Oliver
"The plot is very nearly airtight. . . . Finn never loses touch
with the fear and insecurity of a woman who has suffered a great
loss and feels alone in the world. . . . it's not a book that you
can easily put down."--Chicago Tribune
"This is a wonderfully dark, elegant thriller, evocative of
Hitchcock and classic noir. Tense, twisty and so beautifully
written. . . . An absolute one-sitting read."--C. J. Tudor, author
of the forthcoming thriller The Chalk Man
"Twisted to the power of max. Hitchcockian suspense with a 21st
century twist." --Bestselling author Val McDermid
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