According toGrade Saver, Flynn originally set her sights on becoming a police reporter.

However, she changed her mind and decided to focus on her own stories.

Of course, she later went on to incorporate crime and police work into many of her best-selling novels.

Gillian flynn on the red carpet.

In 2018, the novel was turned into a limited series on HBO starringAmy Adams.

Lead character Libby is dealing with a horrific crime: her brother killed her mother and siblings.

In 2015, Charlize Theron starred in a movie adaptation of the novel.

Gillian Flynn poses for a photo.

Flynn released “The Grownup” in 2014.

The novel was published in 2012, perGoodreads.

Amy goes missing on the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary, and Nick ultimately becomes the No.

Gone Girl poster

1 suspect (viaThe Bookish Elf).