Dennis Lehane is a very well - known author of New England crime novels. He has written many books set in Boston like 'Gone, Baby, Gone' and 'Mystic River' which are full of gritty crime and complex characters.
Another author is Tess Gerritsen. Her novels often have a medical or forensic angle to the crime, and many are set in the New England area. Her books are full of suspense and keep readers on the edge of their seats with their complex mysteries.
John Grisham. His 'A Time to Kill' was published in 1987. He is well - known for his legal thrillers which often have elements of crime and justice.
James Patterson is a well - known author who has written many crime novels set in New York City. His books often feature fast - paced action and complex detective work. Another is Lawrence Block. His works, such as those featuring the detective Matthew Scudder, are set in the gritty streets of New York. And Ed McBain with his 87th Precinct series gives a great portrayal of police work and crime in the city.
Laurell K. Hamilton is quite well - known for her 'Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter' series. Her books blend vampire themes with crime and other supernatural elements.
Patricia Cornwell is also famous for her crime novels, especially those featuring Dr. Kay Scarpetta. Her books are filled with forensic details and thrilling storylines that make them highly entertaining.
Donald E. Westlake is another famous author. He wrote many crime comedy novels, for example, the Dortmunder series. These books are full of humorous capers and misadventures of the characters as they try to pull off various heists.
Charles Portis is famous for his Texas - related crime novel 'True Grit'. Larry McMurtry, the author of 'Lonesome Dove', is also well - known in this regard as his novel contains elements of crime in the Texas frontier setting. John Connolly, who wrote 'The Killing Kind' set in Texas, is another notable author. His books are known for their dark exploration of crime and the human mind.
Mario Puzo is very well - known for 'The Godfather'. His writing brought the Corleone family to life in a way that made readers feel like they were part of their world.
Raymond Chandler is another. He created the hard - boiled detective genre with novels like 'The Big Sleep'. His writing style is very distinct, with sharp dialogue and a great sense of atmosphere in his crime stories.
Elmore Leonard has also written some works related to Detroit crime. His writing style is very unique, with sharp dialogues and interesting characters. His stories set in Detroit have a certain rawness to them.
As I mentioned before, Agatha Christie. She wrote so many great crime novels. Her books often feature an enclosed setting like a small village or a train, and she was a master at creating suspense. Another one is James Patterson. He has written a large number of crime novels with fast - paced plots and interesting characters.