American novelist Patricia Highsmith was known for her psychological thrillers, especially those featuring Tom Ripley of The Talented Mr. Ripley. Her career, which started with the publication of Strangers on a Train (adapted to the big screen by Alfred Hitchcock), spanned nearly five decades. On the occasion of what would have been her 100th birthday, Bookmarks takes a look back at Highsmith’s 5 iconic thrillers.
Happy 100th!
