These 10 Authors Who Mastered the Art of Suspense. However, in the list we have only listed down writers & authors who are still actively involved in writing.
First on our list of mystery writers is Gillian Flynn. The American author and television critic, has mastered the art of suspense with her captivating novels. Her dark, thrilling works, including “Sharp Objects,” “Dark Places,” and “Gone Girl.”
Next name is “Karin Slaughter”, an acclaimed American author who has penned over twenty New York Times bestselling novels, earning international recognition with over 40 million copies sold in 120 countries.
Coben is an esteemed American author, is renowned for his captivating mystery novels and thrillers. His plots frequently revolve around unresolved past events, murders, and fatal accidents.
The British author was born on August 26, 1972 and is most recognized for her best-selling psychological thriller, “The Girl on the Train” (2015). The novel explores themes of domestic violence, alcohol, and drug abuse and was adapted into a successful film in 2016.
Now let’s welcome Tana French, the “First Lady of Irish Crime”. She is known to captivate her readers with her gripping suspense novels. Hailing from Vermont and residing in Dublin, French gained recognition with her debut novel.
Todd Ritter, prolific American author, excels in crafting engrossing thrillers under several pseudonyms. As Riley Sager, he penned six riveting novels including the acclaimed “Final Girls”, “The Last Time I Lied”, and “Survive the Night”.
The Franco-British author, is renowned for her captivating psychological thrillers. With a career initiated in her 50s, her debut novel, “Behind Closed Doors”, became a bestseller with over 3.5 million copies sold worldwide, earning critical acclaim.
Patterson was born on March 22, 1947. He is a celebrated American author, renowned for gripping series like Alex Cross and Women’s Murder Club. With over 425 million copies of his books sold globally and translated into numerous languages.
Grisham holds a significant place in the annals of mystery literature. As a lawyer turned writer, he has penned 37 number-one fiction bestsellers with a worldwide sale of 300 million copies.
At last in our list of mystery authors we have the legendary author Sandra Lynn Brown. She was born on March 12, 1948 and is known for her gripping romantic novels and suspense thrillers.