Who are some popular authors of present day gothic mystery novels?

Well, one characteristic is the use of gloomy and atmospheric settings like old, decaying mansions. Another is the presence of complex and often brooding characters. And they usually have an element of the supernatural or at least the suggestion of it, which adds to the mystery.

Neal Stephenson. He wrote 'Snow Crash' which is a classic in modern sci - fi, exploring a future where the metaverse exists. Another is Margaret Atwood. Her 'MaddAddam' trilogy is very well - known, dealing with genetic engineering and a post - apocalyptic world.

Bram Stoker is very famous for 'Dracula'. Mary Shelley is renowned for 'Frankenstein'. Robert Louis Stevenson wrote 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. These are all big names in the genre.

One of the very popular authors of mystery novels is Agatha Christie. Her works like 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'And Then There Were None' are world - famous. Another popular one is Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, a character that has been adapted countless times in various forms of media.

Well, there's Emily Brontë. 'Wuthering Heights' has strong gothic elements and a very passionate, complex love story. Mary Shelley is also a notable author. 'Frankenstein' has some gothic and romantic undertones. Additionally, Victoria Holt is known for her many gothic romance novels that often involve mystery, a touch of the supernatural, and a romantic plot.

There are several popular authors of modern gothic romance novels. For example, Anne Rice, although she is more known for her vampire novels which also have strong gothic and romantic elements. Her vivid descriptions of dark and otherworldly settings are quite characteristic. Another is Sherrilyn Kenyon. Her Dark - Hunter series has gothic elements blended with romance. The world she creates is filled with danger, mystery, and passionate love stories. Also, Nora Roberts has written some novels that could be considered modern gothic romance, especially those with a touch of the supernatural and a strong sense of place and mystery.

One popular author is Stephenie Meyer. Her 'Twilight' series has gothic elements like the brooding vampire characters and the dark, mysterious settings in Forks. Another is Neil Gaiman. His works, such as 'Coraline', often have a gothic undertone with a sense of the strange and the otherworldly.

One popular author of new gothic romance novels is Kerri Maniscalco. Her books often have a gothic feel with elements of mystery and a touch of the macabre.

One popular author is Libba Bray. Her works often incorporate gothic elements in a young adult context. Another is Courtney Alameda. Her books are known for their spooky and engaging stories in the ya gothic horror genre.

There's Shirley Jackson. Although she's been around for a while, her influence on new gothic horror is significant. Her stories like 'The Haunting of Hill House' have inspired many new authors. Also, Paul Tremblay is quite popular. His novels are filled with psychological horror that has a gothic undertone.