Who were the popular authors of 1930's German detective novels?

Sebastian Fitzek is a popular author. His works often delve deep into the psychological aspects of crime and detection, making for gripping reads.

Raymond Chandler was a very popular one. His works, like 'The Big Sleep', are considered classics. His detective characters were complex and his writing was stylish.

Ross Macdonald was quite popular during this decade. His Lew Archer series was well - known. Macdonald's novels often delved deep into the psychology of his characters, both the detective and those involved in the crimes.

Well, there was also Ed McBain. His 87th Precinct series was very popular during the 1960s. He focused on the police procedural aspect of detective work, showing how the cops worked together to solve crimes. And Raymond Chandler's influence still lingered in the 1960s, with his hard - boiled detective style inspiring many new authors to create tough - as - nails detectives in their novels.

One more important author was John D. MacDonald. His Travis McGee series was set in Florida and had a unique flavor. His writing was more than just about solving crimes. He explored the social and environmental issues of the time through his detective stories, which made his novels quite engaging and thought - provoking.

Edgar Allan Poe was a very popular author in the realm of 1841 detective novels. His works, such as 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue', were highly influential. He is often considered one of the founders of the detective story genre.

There was also Johnston McCulley, who was famous for other works but also contributed to the detective dime novel genre. His writing style was engaging, and he knew how to create a sense of mystery and adventure in his detective stories. His works often had unique settings and interesting supporting characters that added depth to the detective's investigations.

Steven Saylor is quite popular. His Gordianus series is set in ancient Rome and offers great detective stories. He does a good job of recreating the Roman atmosphere.

Richard Montanari is a popular author. His works often involve detective stories set in Philadelphia. His writing style is engaging and his characters are well - developed.

There might be emerging authors in Barbados who are starting to make a name for themselves in the detective novel genre. They bring fresh perspectives, often focusing on modern - day issues in Barbados while still maintaining the traditional mystery elements.