T Boyle is an American novelist and short story writer. He is best known for his novels The Road to Wellville, The Tortilla Curtain, and World's End. He has also written several short story collections, including Descent of Man, After the Plague, and Tooth and Claw. Boyle is a recipient of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, the Henry David Thoreau Prize, and the Rea Award for the Short Story. He has also been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. Boyle's work often focuses on the complexities of modern life, exploring themes of family, relationships, and the environment. His writing is characterized by its wit, humor, and insight into the human condition.