Kathleen Barber is an American writer and former attorney, born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois. She holds degrees from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University School of Law. Barber's writing style is characterized by suspenseful plots and exploration of complex relationships, often featuring legal and ethical dilemmas. Her work has gained significant recognition, culminating in the television adaptation of her novel Are You Sleeping as the series Truth Be Told on Apple TV+.