One could be Mary Shelley. Her 'Frankenstein' was a first in many ways. It was one of the earliest science - fiction novels, exploring themes like creation and the consequences of playing God. So she could be an author of a 'first blood novel'.
Art Spiegelman is a well - known author of first graphic novels. His work 'Maus' is a classic. It was a ground - breaking piece that combined the graphic novel form with a very serious and important historical topic.
There isn't really a set list of authors for 'first truth novels' since it's a rather broad and not so clearly defined concept. However, some authors who come to mind are Harper Lee. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' can be seen as a novel that reveals many truths about racism and justice in the South. Another could be Toni Morrison. Her books often explore deep - seated truths about the African - American experience.
One of the well - known authors of early ghost novels is M. R. James. His works are filled with spooky tales often set in old English settings, like ancient churches and universities. His stories are known for their slow - building horror and the use of traditional ghost - like elements.
James Patterson, as mentioned before, is known for his work that might touch on this theme. His writing style is fast - paced and full of twists, which works well for mystery novels involving high - profile characters like the first lady.
There's also Victor Hugo. He wrote 'Les Misérables' during this period. Hugo's works often dealt with themes of justice, love, and the human condition. His writing was very powerful and had a great impact. Additionally, the Brontë sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, were important authors. Their novels like 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights' explored themes of love, passion, and the struggle against social constraints.
Well, Edgar Allan Poe was really at the forefront. His stories like 'The Purloined Letter' also contributed to the early detective story landscape. Besides him, Wilkie Collins with 'The Moonstone' is also an important figure. His work was one of the first full - length detective novels and had many elements that would be replicated in later detective stories, such as the use of multiple narrators and the complex web of clues.
Jane Austen is also a great author of super novels. Her works like 'Pride and Prejudice' deal with themes of love, class, and society in a very nuanced way. The characters are well - drawn, and the storylines are both entertaining and thought - provoking.
Don Winslow. He wrote some great crime works in 2016. His writing often has a gritty and realistic feel, delving deep into the criminal underworld and the characters involved.
I'm not aware of other specific authors that are distinctively associated with just 'Turtledove Novels' as it seems to be a name perhaps more associated with Harry Turtledove's works in particular. But generally in the genre of alternate - history novels, there are other authors like Kim Stanley Robinson who write in a somewhat related vein, though not directly part of this so - called 'Turtledove Novels' group.
Emily Henry is a well - known author of 2022 romance novels. She wrote 'Book Lovers' which was widely loved. Ali Hazelwood is also notable for 'The Love Hypothesis'.