Can you recommend some best modern mystery fiction authors?

Sure. Eudora Welty has some works that can be considered southern mystery - adjacent. Her stories often have a sense of the unknown and are set in the South. Also, Greg Iles is an author who writes southern mystery novels. His books are full of twists and turns set against the southern backdrop.

Tom Clancy is definitely a top author in modern military fiction. His books are known for their detailed research on military technology and operations, like in 'The Sum of All Fears' which shows a complex international situation and military responses.

James Ellroy is a top modern noir fiction author. His works, such as 'L.A. Confidential', are known for their complex and often brutal portrayal of crime and corruption in Los Angeles. He has a unique writing style that really captures the noir essence.

Gillian Flynn is a great one. Her works, like 'Gone Girl', are full of psychological twists and turns. J.K. Rowling, writing as Robert Galbraith, is also notable. Her Cormoran Strike series is very engaging. And then there's Tana French. Her Dublin Murder Squad series, starting with 'In the Woods', is highly regarded in the modern British crime fiction genre.

Raymond Chandler is definitely one of the best. His stories are known for their sharp - witted detectives and complex plots. His writing has a certain elegance in the midst of the hard - boiled style.

One well - known Christian mystery author is Davis Bunn. His novels often blend elements of mystery with Christian themes. For example, his books may involve a character's spiritual journey while they are also trying to solve a complex mystery, like in some of his historical mystery novels where the setting adds to the overall intrigue.

Agatha Christie is one of the top best - selling authors of mystery fiction. Her books like 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'And Then There Were None' have been extremely popular around the world for decades. She is known for her intricate plots and diverse characters.

I also like 'In the Woods' by Tana French. It's set in Ireland and has a very atmospheric feel. The mystery involves a detective trying to solve a case that may be related to his own past. The writing is really engaging, and it delves deep into the characters' psyches.

Sure. 'The Cuckoo's Calling' by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling). It has a great detective, Cormoran Strike, and the mystery is well - crafted. The story is set in London and deals with the seedy underbelly of the city and the world of fashion.

Sure. 'The Little Stranger' by Sarah Waters. It's set in post - war England and revolves around a doctor's visits to a crumbling country house. There are elements of class struggle and the supernatural that blend well in this gothic tale.