B.A. Paris (Bernadette MacDougall) is a Franco-British writer, best known for her work in the psychological thriller genre. Her debut novel, Behind Closed Doors (2016), was a significant success, earning spots on both the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists. This novel has achieved international recognition, being translated into 40 languages and selling more than 3.5 million copies worldwide.

Paris has since continued to captivate readers with her subsequent publications, including The Breakdown (2017), Bring Me Back (2018), The Dilemma (2019), and The Therapist (2021). Her books collectively have sold over 7 million editions globally and have been rendered into 41 languages. Additionally, her novels have garnered attention for screen adaptations, with a film of The Breakdown, retitled Blackwater Lane, currently in post-production.

Before her success as an author, B.A. Paris had diverse career experiences, working as a bank trader and teacher in France. Currently, she writes from her cottage in Hampshire, England, sharing her life with her husband, Calum MacDougall, and enjoying visits from her five grown-up daughters. Paris is actively engaged with her readers through her newsletter and social media platforms, using the handle @baparisauthor.