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Into the Water

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Paula Hawkins Prepares To Dive 'Into The Water'

Author Paula Hawkins was down on her luck when her 2015 book The Girl on the Train became a smash hit. Now she's grappling with success and preparing to launch her followup, Into the Water.

Paula Hawkins Prepares To Dive 'Into The Water'

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The 'Girl' In The Title: More Than A Marketing Trend

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The 'Girl' In The Title: More Than A Marketing Trend

Lately it seems as if every thriller written by a woman gets compared to two recent blockbusters: Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. So what makes those two books so appealing and influential?

The 'Girl' In The Title: More Than A Marketing Trend

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The Girl on the Train

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'Girl On The Train' Is A Journey Into The Lives Of Familiar Strangers

In the new psychological thriller, Rachel Watson becomes obsessed with a "perfect couple" she sees each day during her commute. When the woman in the couple disappears, Rachel decides to get involved.

'Girl On The Train' Is A Journey Into The Lives Of Familiar Strangers

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