Paul Pilkington is a British author, well-known for his suspense mystery novels. He is the writer of the Emma Holden trilogy, which has gained significant popularity in the United Kingdom and the United States. Growing up, Pilkington had a keen interest in writing, with English literature being one of his favorite subjects in school. Initially, he focused on comedy and even made it to the long-list at the Lit Idol competition during the 2004 London Book Fair. However, his writing career took a different turn when he read Tell No One by Harlan Coben, which inspired him to write a book filled with twists, turns, and emotional depth. This led to the creation of his first Emma Holden novel, The One You Love.
Pilkington's Emma Holden trilogy is famous for its fast-paced mysteries and thrillers, full of suspense and cliffhangers. The One You Love, the first book in the trilogy, was published in 2011 and quickly became a bestseller, reaching number one in the Bookseller Fiction Heatseekers Chart. The second book, The One You Fear, was named as one of the best Kindle Books of 2013, and the final installment, The One You Trust, was released in 2014. The Emma Holden trilogy has been downloaded over three million times and has spent over two and a half years in the UK and US Kindle top 100 free chart. In 2014, the trilogy was published in ebook and paperback by Hodder and Stoughton, further solidifying Pilkington's reputation as a best-selling author.
Apart from the Emma Holden trilogy, Pilkington has written several standalone novels, including For Your Own Protection and Someone to Save You, as well as the Detective Paul Cullen series. His writing style is known for its fast pace, suspense, and character-driven plots. Pilkington's novels typically feature ordinary people who find themselves in dangerous situations, with relatable characters and unexpected plot twists that keep readers engaged. His writing explores complex themes and issues, such as love, loss, family, and redemption, making his novels thought-provoking and relatable to a wide audience.