Neal Stephenson is a well - recognized author in this genre, with 'Snow Crash' being a notable work. Madeleine L'Engle is known for 'A Wrinkle in Time'. H.G. Wells, the author of 'The War of the Worlds', is an early and important figure in sci fi adventure writing.
Frank Herbert is a well - known author for his third person sci - fi novel 'Dune'. Isaac Asimov is famous for his 'Foundation' series, which are also third person. Orson Scott Card is recognized for 'Ender's Game'. These authors have made significant contributions to the genre with their in - depth world - building and complex characters in the third person narrative.
Peter Watts is an important author in this area with 'Blindsight'. His exploration of vampires as alien - like beings in a scientific context is really interesting. John Wyndham is known for 'The Midwich Cuckoos'. He had a great talent for creating disturbing scenarios involving alien interference. Edward Lee with 'Slither' is also recognized for his contribution to the gory and nightmarish side of sci - fi horror novels.
Zen Cho is an author who had a 2020 sci - fi novel 'The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water'. She is known for her unique blend of different cultural elements in her stories. Simon Jimenez, the author of 'The Vanished Birds' in 2020, created a very immersive and emotional sci - fi story. Kim Fu, with 'Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century', also made her mark in the 2020 sci - fi scene with her exploration of human nature.
Frank Herbert wrote 'Dune', which is often regarded as one of the best. He created a rich and detailed world that has inspired many other works.
Alan Moore is well - known. He created 'Watchmen', which is a landmark in the genre. Neil Gaiman is another, famous for 'The Sandman'. Frank Miller has also made a name for himself with works like 'Ronin' which has elements of sci fi in it.
Stephenie Meyer is quite well - known for her sci fi romantic works like 'The Host'. Marissa Meyer is also famous for her 'Lunar Chronicles' series which has elements of sci fi and romance. Another author is Beth Revis who wrote 'Across the Universe'. These authors have created engaging stories that blend science fiction concepts with love and relationships.
Orson Scott Card was a well - known author of 80s sci fi novels. He wrote 'Ender's Game', which was very popular. William Gibson was also prominent with his cyberpunk novel 'Neuromancer'. Frank Herbert was another one, known for 'Dune' which had a big influence during that decade.
Robert A. Heinlein is a significant author. His 'Starship Troopers' is a well - loved space sci fi work. Richard K. Morgan, the writer of 'Altered Carbon', has made a mark with his unique concepts in the genre. Neal Stephenson, with his 'Snow Crash', has also contributed to the rich tapestry of space sci fi literature. He combines different elements in an interesting way.
Richard K. Morgan is well - known for his 'Altered Carbon' which has a strong cop - centered storyline in a sci - fi setting. His writing often explores complex social and technological concepts within these stories.
Jules Verne is a very well - known author of adventure novels. He wrote 'Around the World in Eighty Days' and many other exciting adventure stories. Another is Robert Louis Stevenson, famous for 'Treasure Island'.