Highsmith

British

/ ˈhaɪˌsmɪθ /

noun

Patricia. 1921–95, US author of crime fiction. Her novels include Strangers on a Train (1950) and Ripley's Game (1974)

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He has developed a remarkable gift for creating suspenseful dramas redolent of Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thrillers, but distilled into the challenging solo-play format.

From The Wall Street Journal

A daring exploration of the criminal psyche that calls to mind Patricia Highsmith.

From The Wall Street Journal

That she’s playing a lesbian might be seen as homage to Ripley’s creator, Patricia Highsmith, but she’s a queer actress as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig can create havoc if Herbert holds the ball too long.

From Los Angeles Times

Let Watt and Highsmith collapse the pocket and make Herbert uncomfortable behind a patchwork Chargers line.

From Los Angeles Times

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