Who are the well - known authors of great mystery adventure novels?

Agatha Christie is a very well - known author of great murder mystery novels. She has written numerous classics like 'Murder on the Orient Express'. Her stories often have a closed - circle of suspects, and she was a master at creating red herrings to mislead the reader.

Tom Clancy is a well - known author who has written novels related to naval adventures. His works often involve high - tech military equipment and strategic battles at sea which can include destroyer - like elements. For example, in 'The Hunt for Red October' as mentioned before.

Jack London is a very well - known author of Alaska adventure novels. His 'Call of the Wild' is a famous work that gives a vivid picture of life in Alaska's wild. Jon Krakauer is also notable for 'Into the Wild', which is based on a real - life adventure in Alaska. Another one is James A. Michener, who wrote 'Alaska' that showcases different aspects of the state.

Scott Westerfeld is a well - known author of steampunk adventure novels. He wrote 'Leviathan' which is quite popular. Cassandra Clare is also famous for her 'The Infernal Devices' series. Cherie Priest is known for 'Boneshaker'.

Ernest Hemingway is a well - known author with an Africa - related adventure work like 'The Snows of Kilimanjaro'. H. Rider Haggard is famous for 'King Solomon's Mines'.

Dan Brown is quite well - known. His books, like 'Angels & Demons' in addition to 'The Da Vinci Code', are full of thrilling plots and adventures that keep readers on the edge of their seats.

Farley Mowat is a well - known author. His 'Lost in the Barrens' is a great adventure novel set in the Canadian Arctic. Margaret Atwood, famous for 'The Handmaid's Tale', also writes works with elements of adventure. Another is Hugh MacLennan with 'Two Solitudes' which has adventure in the exploration of Canadian cultures.

Arthur C. Clarke is a very well - known author of space adventure novels. He wrote '2001: A Space Odyssey' which is famous for its exploration of space and future technology. Another is Douglas Adams, the creative mind behind 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. His unique brand of humor and wild imagination made the book extremely popular.

Some well - known authors of mystery novels include Ruth Ware. Her works often feature isolated settings and a sense of creeping dread. Tana French is also highly regarded. Her Dublin Murder Squad series is excellent, exploring different characters within the squad in each book. And then there's Sue Grafton. She wrote the 'alphabet series' of mystery novels, which were very popular for their engaging storylines and strong female lead characters.

John Grisham is a very well - known author of courtroom mystery novels. He has written many best - selling books like 'The Firm' and 'A Time to Kill'. Another one is Scott Turow, who wrote 'Presumed Innocent'. His works often deal with complex legal and moral issues within the courtroom setting.