Can you recommend some good crime science fiction authors?

Sure. 'Altered Carbon' by Richard K. Morgan is a great one. It combines a cyberpunk future with a detective - like story. The main character has to solve a murder in a world where bodies are interchangeable.

One of the well - known authors in highbrow crime fiction is Tana French. Her novels, like 'In the Woods', are full of complex characters and intricate plots. Another is P. D. James. Her works often explore deep themes within the crime genre. Also, Henning Mankell is great. His Kurt Wallander series combines crime - solving with in - depth looks at Swedish society.

One well - known Miami author of crime fiction is Carl Hiaasen. His works often blend humor with crime and environmental themes set in the Miami area.

One of the well - known Scandinavian crime fiction authors is Stieg Larsson. His 'Millennium' series, starting with 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', is extremely popular. It features complex characters and engaging mystery plots. Another is Henning Mankell. His Kurt Wallander series is famous. The stories are set in Sweden and the detective Wallander has to deal with various crimes while also dealing with his own personal issues.

One well - known Finnish author of crime fiction is Matti Joensuu. His works often feature complex characters and a gritty portrayal of Finnish society within the crime - mystery framework.

One well - known Norwegian author of crime fiction is Jo Nesbø. His books often feature the character Harry Hole and are full of complex mysteries and dark atmospheres.

One well - known Danish author of crime fiction is Jussi Adler - Olsen. His Department Q series has been very popular, with complex characters and engaging mystery plots.

Kim Stanley Robinson is an author who often incorporates Gaia - like concepts in his works. His novels are known for their in - depth exploration of ecological and scientific themes. Another is Greg Bear. His works sometimes touch on the idea of a living planet, much like the Gaia concept. Ursula K. Le Guin also has works that can be related to the 'gaia science fiction novel' genre in terms of her exploration of the relationship between humans and the planet.

One well - known author of crime fiction is Agatha Christie. Her works like 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'And Then There Were None' are classics. Another is Arthur Conan Doyle, famous for creating Sherlock Holmes. His detective stories are full of mystery and clever deductions. Also, James Patterson is popular, known for his fast - paced and thrilling crime novels.

Sure. One well - known Scottish author of crime fiction is Ian Rankin. His 'Rebus' series is very popular. The books follow the investigations of Inspector Rebus in Edinburgh, filled with complex mysteries and gritty Scottish settings.