Who are some well - known authors in new Australian crime fiction?

Tim Winton is a well - known name in new Australian fiction. His works often deal with themes related to the Australian landscape and the people's connection to it.

Kate Grenville is quite well - known. Her works often explore early Australian history, like in 'The Secret River' which delves into the story of convicts and settlers.

Paul Cleave is a well - known name. His works are full of twists and turns. Another one is Ngaio Marsh. She was one of the early and important contributors to New Zealand crime fiction with her intricate plots.

Tana French is a well - known name. Her books are known for their complex characters and engaging plots set in the Irish context. Another one is John Connolly. His crime novels often blend elements of horror and mystery in an Irish setting.

Ian Rankin is a very well - known author in new Scottish crime fiction. His Inspector Rebus series is quite popular.

Andrea Camilleri is a very well - known author in new Italian crime fiction. His Inspector Montalbano series is extremely popular, both in Italy and internationally. The character of Montalbano is a complex and endearing detective, and Camilleri's writing vividly portrays Sicilian life.

One of the most prominent is Patrick White. He was the first Australian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. His works are complex and often deal with themes of human nature and spirituality. Also, Helen Garner is quite famous. Her writing is often semi - autobiographical and she delves deep into the emotional lives of her characters, especially women, in an Australian setting.

Isobelle Carmody is also a notable figure. She has written some science - fiction - influenced works that often incorporate elements of Australian culture and mythology. Her writing style is both engaging and thought - provoking, and she has a loyal following among readers of Australian science fiction.

Melina Marchetta is a well - known Australian YA Fiction author. Her works often explore themes like family, identity, and relationships in a very engaging and relatable way, as seen in 'Looking for Alibrandi'.

One well - known author is Marcus Clarke. His work often delved into the darker aspects of the Australian experience. Another is Shirley Jackson, although she's also associated with American Gothic but had an influence on Australian Gothic too. Also, Carmel Bird has made significant contributions to Australian Gothic fiction with her unique storytelling style.