Who are the well - known authors of horror scifi novels?

J.R.R. Tolkien is a very well - known author. He created the Middle - earth in 'The Lord of the Rings' series. George R.R. Martin is famous for 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. His books are known for their complex characters and political drama. Frank Herbert is also renowned for 'Dune', a novel that has influenced a lot of science fiction and fantasy works.

Isaac Asimov is a well - known author in this area. He wrote 'The Caves of Steel' and other works that blend detective stories with science - fiction concepts. Philip K. Dick is also famous for novels like 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?', which has detective - like elements in a scifi world. Another one is Richard K. Morgan, known for 'Altered Carbon' where he combines a detective noir feel with futuristic science - fiction ideas.

Jules Verne is an important figure in scifi novels. He was one of the early writers in the genre with works like 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'. Ursula K. Le Guin is also well - respected. Her works, like 'The Left Hand of Darkness', often explore different cultures and genders in a scifi context. And Orson Scott Card is known for his 'Ender's Game' series which has a large following.

Peter Watts is a well - known author in this genre. His work, like 'Blindsight', delves deep into the psychological and scientific aspects of a dark space - faring future. Richard K. Morgan is also famous for 'Altered Carbon', which presents a dark view of a future where bodies are disposable and the rich hold all the power in a space - colonized universe. Another one is James S. A. Corey, the pen name for the writing duo Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. Their 'The Expanse' series is renowned for its complex and often dark portrayal of a future solar system.

Bram Stoker is the author of 'Dracula', a very well - known horror novel. Mary Shelley wrote 'Frankenstein'. Stephen King has written many famous horror novels such as 'The Shining', 'Pet Sematary' and 'Carrie'. Anne Rice is the author of 'Interview with the Vampire'.

Isaac Asimov is one of the best - known. He wrote many classic scifi novels like the 'Foundation' series. Arthur C. Clarke is also very famous, known for works such as '2001: A Space Odyssey'. And Philip K. Dick, who wrote 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' which inspired the movie 'Blade Runner'.

Bram Stoker is a well - known author. He wrote 'Dracula', which has been extremely influential in the horror genre. Mary Shelley is also famous for 'Frankenstein'. And of course, Stephen King is a modern master of horror. He has written many classic horror novels like 'The Shining' and 'Carrie'.

Well, first off, there's Edgar Allan Poe. He was one of the early masters of horror with stories like 'The Tell - Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. Then, of course, as I mentioned before, Stephen King. He has such a vast body of work that it's hard to find someone who hasn't heard of him. Clive Barker is also well - known. His 'Hellraiser' series is quite famous for its disturbing and imaginative horror concepts.

Alison Moore, who wrote 'The Lighthouse', is an author of nautical horror. Brian Keene, with his 'Ghost Ship', is also a known name in this genre. Katharine Kerr, author of 'The Sea - Witch', is another one who has contributed to the nautical horror genre.

Stephen King is extremely well - known. His works like 'Carrie', 'The Shining', and 'Misery' have terrified generations. Another is Shirley Jackson, famous for 'The Lottery' and 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Anne Rice is also renowned for her vampire - themed horror novels such as 'Interview with the Vampire'.