Gary Paulsen is a great name in survivalist fiction, having written 'Hatchet'. Yann Martel is known for 'Life of Pi'. Andy Weir, the author of 'The Martian', also belongs to this group. These authors have created some of the most memorable survivalist stories.
Neil Gaiman is quite well - known. His works like 'American Gods' are full of occult themes. He has a unique way of blending modern settings with ancient myths and the occult.
Robert Ludlum is also well - known for his espionage novels, especially 'The Bourne Identity'. His books are full of action and mystery, and they have been very popular and have even been made into successful movies.
One of the well - known authors is Mickey Spillane. His detective Mike Hammer is a tough and violent character in the noir world, as seen in 'I, the Jury'. Then there's Jim Thompson, who wrote 'The Killer Inside Me'. His works often explore the darker side of human nature in a noir style. Vera Caspary is also recognized for her noir fiction, such as 'Laura' which has a unique blend of mystery and romance.
John le Carré is a well - known author of top cold war fiction. His works like 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' are masterpieces in this genre. George Orwell is also important. '1984' is one of his most famous works that is relevant to the Cold War context. Tom Clancy with his 'Red Storm Rising' is another well - known name in cold war fiction writing.
Isaac Asimov is a very well - known author in sci - fi. He wrote 'Foundation' series which is renowned for its elaborate world - building. Frank Herbert is also famous for 'Dune'. His creation of the desert planet Arrakis and the complex Fremen culture is truly remarkable.
Stephen King is without a doubt a well - known author in modern horror fiction. His works like 'Carrie', 'The Shining' and many others have been extremely influential. Shirley Jackson is also famous, especially for 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Another is Clive Barker. His books, such as 'The Hellbound Heart', are known for their dark and often grotesque horror elements.
Colson Whitehead is a well - known author in 2016 fiction with his work 'The Underground Railroad'. Philip Pullman also stands out for 'La Belle Sauvage'.
A well - known author is Lily Evans. She has written several books in this genre, and her works are loved for their detailed descriptions of Omega University life and the emotional depth of her characters.
Seth Grahame - Smith also stands out. With 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies', he showed his creativity in combining classic literature with the zombie genre, which attracted a lot of readers who like both zombies and classic stories.
There are authors like Paul Quarrington. His works in hockey fiction are quite notable. He has a way of creating engaging stories set in the hockey world. Then there's Roch Carrier. His writing often includes elements of hockey and he is recognized in the realm of hockey fiction for his creative and often heart - warming stories.