Ken Follett – 20th–21st century British novelist, author of The Pillars of the Earth and Eye of the Needle, master of historical fiction and thrillers. His books weave grand historical events with gripping plots. With over 180 million copies sold, he is among the world’s most widely read authors.
📚 Eye of the Needle (1978) brought him global fame and an Edgar Award. 🏰 The Pillars of the Earth (1989) became a cult novel about cathedral building in medieval England. 🎬 Many of his works have been adapted for film and TV. 🖋 Follett is meticulous in research, diving deep into archives before writing. 🌍 His historical sagas span eras from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. 🎶 Plays bass guitar in an amateur rock band called “Damn Right I Got the Blues.” 🏆 His books have been translated into over 30 languages. 💡 He often says his main aim is “to keep readers on the edge of their seats.” 😂 Fun fact: he once joked he kills off characters before they have a chance to bore him.