Kimberly McCreight is an accomplished American author recognized for her impactful contributions to the literary world. Her debut novel, Reconstructing Amelia, garnered widespread acclaim, becoming a New York Times bestseller and receiving nominations for prestigious awards such as the Edgar, Anthony, and Alex Awards. Moreover, the novel earned the distinction of being Entertainment Weekly's Favorite Book of the Year and has been optioned for television adaptation by HBO and Blossom Films.

Following her successful debut, McCreight released her second adult novel, Where They Found Her, which ascended to become a USA Today bestseller and was hailed as a Best Mystery of the Year by Kirkus. Her literary prowess continued with the release of A Good Marriage, praised as a Best Book of the Summer by the New York Times, People, and Publishers Weekly. This novel also received the honor of being an Amazon Best Mystery of the Month and is set for a television adaptation by Amazon.

Her fourth adult novel, Friends Like These, achieved recognition as a Good Morning America Buzz Pick and an Amazon Best Book of the Month. Amblin Television has opted to adapt it for television. McCreight's talent extends to the young adult genre with her New York Times bestselling trilogy The Outliers (comprising The Outliers, The Scattering, and The Collide), which has captured the interest of Lionsgate for a film adaptation.

McCreight is not only an author but also an academic achiever, having attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She currently resides in Brooklyn. Her upcoming book, Like Mother, Like Daughter, is anticipated to be released in the summer of 2024.