The girl on the train

The Girl on the Train , an international bestseller that inspired the film starring Emily Blunt.

Every morning, Rachel takes the 8:04 a.m. train from Ashbury to London. The shuddering rumble along the tracks is part of her routine. The route, which she knows by heart, is a mesmerizing stroll past warehouses, water towers, bridges, shacks, and cozy Victorian homes.

At one point, the train stops at a red light. And it is from there that Rachel observes house number 15 daily. Obsessed with its beautiful inhabitants—whom she calls Jess and Jason—Rachel is able to describe what she imagines to be the young couple's perfect life. Until she witnesses a shocking scene, seconds before the train lurches and continues on its way. A few days later, she discovers that Jess—actually Megan—is missing.

Unable to remain aloof, she goes to the police and reports what she saw. And ends up not only directly involved in the unfolding of events, but also in the lives of everyone involved.

An extremely intelligent narrative full of twists and turns, The Girl on the Train is a Hitchcock-worthy thriller to be compulsively devoured.

“Nothing is more addictive than The Girl on the Train .” Vanity Fair

“ Gone Girl fans will devour this psychological thriller.” People

The fastest-selling adult book in history.

Chosen as one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews in 2015.

Winner of the 2015 Goodreads Choice Award in the Mystery & Thriller category.