Here are the types of authors I read:
Nelson Demille (probably my favorite)
Wilbur Smith (One of my favorites, but a bit too lengthy)
Dan Brown (excellent)
Michael Connelly (Just got into this, I like it)
Michael Crichton (latest efforts have not been great)
Dennis Lehane (very good)
Clive Cussler (pure fun)
Dean Koontz - Although I'm not a fan of horror, I've also read Stephen King, that's not my bag!
James Patterson --- Kind of too lightweight
Douglas Preston And Lincoln Child-- -( I love this stuff)
Harlan Coben (it's good, I live in NJ, and like that he writes that locale in)
That's just a general indication of the stuff I read, I am always open to new authors, If you are familiar with the above and have any new author recommendations, I would appreciate your opinions.
2007-10-06 03:24:37 · 5 answers · asked by billm_07456 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Try Malorie Blackman:
e.g Noughts and crosses
and the stuff of nightmares
2007-10-06 03:51:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an excellent website that deals with this exact question http://gnooks.com/
Use their literature map and just type the name of the author that you like. The site is not perfect, but is often good for a few new names.
I would suggest Lee Child and Ian Rankin based on the others that you like.
2007-10-06 04:12:07 · answer #2 · answered by Katrina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew Reilly-greatest thriller writer
Jack DuBrul--second greatest thriller writer
James Doss-on a par with Tony Hillerman only with Utes
John Dunning-Cliff Janeway mysteries
Ms.J.A.Jance-mystery writer
Stuart Woods-fun mystery writer
Robert Parker-great mystery reads
Paul Christopher-fun exploration mysteries and whodoneits
David Weber-best sci-fi writer
David Drake-sci-fi/fantasy author
Jane Lindskold-great fantasy writer
Raymond Feist-fantasy author
Jim Butcher-semi-horror and fantasy writer
Michelle Sagara-very good fantasy writer
Raymond Khoury-writer on the par with Dan Brown
S.M.Stirling-alternate earth sci-fi/fantasy author
Eric Flint-great alternate earth/history writer
John Ringo-military fiction/fantasy/sci-fi author extraordinaire
2007-10-06 03:58:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well here are my top favorites:
Edgar allan poe and Milan Kundera. I also recomend reading anything that might come to you, you might find interesting novels and writes like that, just go to a library and pick out something, dont judge it from the name or the cover just try it. It's a nice and interesting experience.
2007-10-06 04:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by mack_cookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.bookreporter.com...great site....they have everything an avid reader need to know.
2007-10-06 03:37:04 · answer #5 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋