Carrie Ryan is a well - known author in this genre. She wrote 'The Forest of Hands and Teeth', which is quite popular among young adult readers interested in zombie stories. Jonathan Maberry is also famous for his 'Rot & Ruin' series. His writing often features intense action and detailed world - building in a zombie - filled world. Isaac Marion is recognized for 'Warm Bodies', which has a really unique take on zombies as it shows one regaining humanity.
Courtney Summers is an author to note. She penned 'This is Not a Test', a great young adult zombie novel that focuses on the psychological aspects of the characters during a zombie outbreak. M.R. Carey is known for 'The Girl with All the Gifts'. His work in this genre is lauded for its fresh take on the concept of zombies. Lia Habel is another well - known name with her 'Dearly, Departed' set in a steampunk - zombie world.
Rachel Hartman is a notable author in this genre. Her 'Seraphina' and its sequel are known for their complex characters and exploration of the relationship between dragons and humans.
Suzanne Collins is well - known for 'The Hunger Games' series. Veronica Roth, who wrote 'Divergent'. Karen M. McManus is famous for 'One of Us Is Lying'.
Rick Yancey is quite renowned for 'The Monstrumologist' series. Neal Shusterman, who wrote 'Unwind', is also well - known. Madeleine Roux with 'Asylum' is another notable author in the horror young adult novel category.
Will Kostakis is a well - known author of Australian young adult novels. His work, like 'The First Third', often deals with family relationships and self - discovery. Additionally, there's Jaclyn Moriarty who has written some engaging young adult novels set in Australia. Her books are known for their unique storytelling and relatable characters.
Maureen Johnson is a well - known author. Her 'Truly Devious' series is quite popular among young adults. Lemony Snicket, who wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', is also very famous. His books are full of mystery and dark humor.
Rainbow Rowell is also recognized for her young adult novels that often include humor. For example, 'Fangirl' has many funny parts related to the main character's experiences in college and her love for a fictional series.
Ransom Riggs is quite well - known for 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children'. He uses old - fashioned photographs to enhance the creepy and paranormal feel of the story. Another author is Libba Bray. Her 'A Great and Terrible Beauty' series has elements of the supernatural, set in a boarding school with a lot of mystery and magic.
Meg Cabot is a well - known author of young adult comedy novels. She wrote 'The Princess Diaries' which is full of humor. Another one is Louise Rennison who is famous for 'Angus, Thongs and Full - Frontal Snogging'. Jenny Han is also popular, having written 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' which has many comical elements in the story of a girl's love life.
Rainbow Rowell is quite well - known. She has written books like 'Eleanor & Park' and 'Fangirl' that are loved for their unique take on young adult relationships. Kiera Cass is also known for her 'The Selection' series. Morgan Matson is another author, known for 'Since You've Been Gone' which has elements of young adult romance along with self - discovery.
Antoine de Saint - Exupéry is well - known for 'Le Petit Prince'. Alexandre Dumas, with 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is also a significant author. Françoise Sagan is famous for 'Bonjour Tristesse'.