Who are the well - known authors of great dramatic novels?

John le Carré is a very well - known author of spy novels. His works like 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold' are considered classics in the genre. He has a deep understanding of the espionage world and creates complex characters.

Sir Walter Scott is also a very important author of Scottish novels. His works, such as 'Waverley', are significant in Scottish literature. He was one of the first to really popularize Scottish historical and cultural themes in the form of novels, and his influence can still be seen in many modern Scottish novels.

Stephen King is one of the most prominent. He has written numerous pulp horror novels like 'It' and 'Pet Sematary'. Shirley Jackson is known for 'The Haunting of Hill House'. Her writing style creates a sense of psychological horror. Richard Matheson, with 'I Am Legend', also belongs to this group of well - known authors in pulp horror.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is also famous for his Sherlock Holmes series. Holmes' adventures in solving mysteries in Victorian London are filled with intrigue and adventure, making Doyle a great author of mystery adventure novels.

John le Carré is a very well - known author of great modern spy novels. His works like 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' and 'The Night Manager' are highly regarded. Another is Jason Matthews, who wrote 'Red Sparrow'. His writing gives an in - depth look into the world of spies. And there's also Viet Thanh Nguyen with his 'The Sympathizer' which brings a fresh perspective to the genre.

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.

John Grisham is a very well - known author of great legal thriller novels. His works like 'The Firm' and 'A Time to Kill' are highly popular. Scott Turow is also renowned for his legal thrillers, such as 'Presumed Innocent'. Another is Michael Connelly, who has written some legal - themed thrillers among his other works.

Dan Brown is a well - known author of thriller fiction. His 'Da Vinci Code' was extremely popular. It combines historical facts with a fast - paced thriller plot that involves mystery and conspiracy, taking readers on a wild ride through different locations and historical secrets.

China Miéville is a well - known author in steampunk fiction. His works often blend steampunk elements with unique and sometimes grotesque world - building. Another is William Gibson, who co - wrote 'The Difference Engine' which is a significant steampunk work. Scott Westerfeld also stands out with his 'Leviathan' series.

Haruki Murakami is very well - known. His works like 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Kafka on the Shore' are loved worldwide. Another is Yasunari Kawabata, famous for 'Snow Country'. Banana Yoshimoto is also a popular author, with 'Kitchen' being one of her well - received works.