Philip K. Dick is a well - known author. His works like 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?' which inspired the 'Blade Runner' movie, are full of noir elements in a science - fiction context. Richard K. Morgan is also famous for his 'Altered Carbon' series. William Gibson is another big name, with novels such as 'Neuromancer' that blend noir and cyberpunk - style science fiction.
There's also Rudy Rucker. He has written works that incorporate noir elements into science - fiction concepts. Another is Octavia E. Butler, whose works sometimes have a noir - like undertone in their exploration of complex social and scientific themes. And China Miéville has also dabbled in noir - ish science - fiction with his unique and often darkly imaginative worlds.
One of the well - known authors is Mickey Spillane. His detective Mike Hammer is a tough and violent character in the noir world, as seen in 'I, the Jury'. Then there's Jim Thompson, who wrote 'The Killer Inside Me'. His works often explore the darker side of human nature in a noir style. Vera Caspary is also recognized for her noir fiction, such as 'Laura' which has a unique blend of mystery and romance.
Annalee Newitz is an author who came to the spotlight with her 2017 science fiction novel 'Autonomous'. Jeff VanderMeer is well - known for his unique brand of science fiction and his 2017 'Borne' was well - received. Naomi Alderman also made a mark with her 2017 'The Power'.
Raymond Chandler is a very well - known author in noir crime fiction. His works like 'The Big Sleep' are full of the noir elements we love. James M. Cain is also famous, especially for 'Double Indemnity' and 'The Postman Always Rings Twice'. And Dashiell Hammett, with 'The Maltese Falcon', is a pioneer in this genre.
One of the big names in modern noir fiction is James Sallis. His writing has a distinct noir feel, with a focus on the characters' internal struggles as well as the external noir - like settings. Megan Abbott is also quite well - known. She often writes about female characters in noir - ish situations, exploring themes of power, desire, and danger. Also, Don Winslow has made a name for himself in this genre. His books are filled with the elements of modern noir, such as the exploration of crime syndicates and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters within those worlds.
James Ellroy is a well - known name in new noir fiction. His works are known for their dark and complex portrayal of Los Angeles.
James M. Cain is also renowned. His novel 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' is a classic noir story. It involves a love triangle and a murder plot that unfolds in a very noir - like, morally ambiguous way.
James Ellroy is a well - known author of modern noir novels.
Jules Verne is very well - known. His works like '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' have been highly influential in the genre. He was able to create vivid underwater worlds and adventures long before modern technology made such concepts more accessible.
Jeff VanderMeer is a well - known author of mystery science - fiction novels. His 'Annihilation' is full of mystery and strange happenings. Peter Watts, the author of 'Blindsight', is also recognized. His work explores the mystery of alien encounters in a scientific context. And of course, there's Isaac Asimov who has written some works that could be considered mystery science - fiction with his exploration of robotic mysteries and future societies.
Ray Bradbury is another. 'Fahrenheit 451' is not only a great science fiction novel but also a gateway into exploring themes like censorship and the power of books in a future society. It uses science - fictional elements to tell a very thought - provoking story.