Marisha Pessl was born in 1977 and grew up in Asheville, North Carolina. She is a highly acclaimed author, known for her unique storytelling and engaging writing style.
Pessl's debut novel, Special Topics in Calamity Physics, was a bestseller in both hardcover and paperback. This novel, published in 2006, won the John Sargent Sr. First Novel Prize, which is now known as the Center for Fiction’s Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize. The New York Times Book Review also selected Special Topics in Calamity Physics as one of the 10 Best Books of the Year. This recognition solidified Pessl's position as a talented and successful author.
In addition to her successful debut, Pessl has written another novel, Night Film, which was released in August 2013. Living in New York City, Pessl continues to work on new literary projects, captivating readers with her unique and engaging stories. Her work is a testament to her creativity, intelligence, and dedication to the craft of writing.