Arthur Conan Doyle: I think that it would be almost redundant to say how great of a crime writer Doyle is, but, just in case you kind readers are not aware of Doyle I think that his creation has become almost legendary and far more recognizable, Sherlock Holmes. Doyle is one of my favorite crime authors and adventure writers (because of the Professor Challenger series). If you would like to read any of Doyle's stories or just read about Doyle himself click here to see his Wikipedia page.
Jules Verne: His reputation needs no real introduction, I think. Verne is, by far, one of my favorite adventure authors of all time. One of my personal favorites of Verne's work is Around the World in Eighty Days mainly because it was the first ever story of Verne's that I had read and I have been hooked to his stories ever since. Verne is particularly famed for such works as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth. If you would like to search through the various articles of Verne's life and works click here to see his Wikipedia page. Also, in honor of the excellent virtues of Verne and his stories, you may also click here to browse through the Jules Verne Adventures which is a society that helps preserve the natural world that is slowly, but surely, diminishing.
Clive Cussler: Although this author's name sounds almost like a pseudonym, I grant you that he is probably the most prolific adventure writer today, and his work ranges from the early days of the twentieth century to the bustling and dangerous world of today. Cussler has also become a recent favorite to this scribbler due to the fact that I am in the middle of two of his stories Spartan Gold (the debut novel to the Fargo Series) and The Wrecker (one of the currently four adventures of Pinkerton Detective Isaac Bell). I am now becoming a fan of Cussler and his brilliant ways of writing adventure stories that are almost reminiscent of Verne and Doyle. No doubt that I shall read more of Cussler's work, but, until then, if you would like to take a gander at Cussler's website then, by all means, click here and scan through the various books that Cussler has written.
Eoin Colfer: To be brutally honest, I have always had a soft spot for Irish authors because simply some of the best stories have come from Irishmen and women. Colfer, though has been, by far, a favorite of mine since I was a child and read my first Artemis Fowl book. Colfer has also written various other stories outside of the Otherworldly realm of Fowl such as Airman which is a great novel that is almost reminiscent of Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo, which is also one of my favorite stories of his. Colfer is a favorite writer of mine and if you would like to sift through the various things about Colfer click here to go to Colfer's website.
Neil Gaiman: He is one of the quirkiest and, by far, one of the most humorous writers that I enjoy reading. Not only does Gaiman dive into the fantastically macabre in his stories, but he also writes it in such a blunt fashion that it is almost funny to hear it in such a way. Gaiman is famed through all realms of possible literature from television, film, comics, graphic novels, short stories, and novels. Some might recognize Gaiman's work in the recent movie entitled Stardust (which is based off of his wonderful adult fairy tale) or even the animated movie Coraline (another film based from his book), or even, to those Doctor Who fans, Gaiman is famed for writing the episode in the Eleventh Doctor's reign that is entitled "The Doctor's Wife", which purely resonates of Gaiman's work. Gaiman is almost as prolific as Cussler or even Dickens. If you would like to become introduced or even become re-acquainted to Gaiman and his work click here to spend some time on his website.
Terry Pratchett: He can be easily compared to Dickens or Gaiman, but he is entirely an author that thrives on the humor and philosophy of us as a human race. Pratchett is practically synonymous with the fantasy genre thanks to his Discworld series that Pratchett started in 1983 with The Color of Magic and has kept aflame ever since. Pratchett is one of the most overtly creative writers in his overall creation of the Discworld and the series that ensues in the series. One of my favorite tales in the Discworld series is Going Postal which is basically a great adventure of how a con-man is saved from the hangman's noose only to attempt to resurrect the decaying Postal Service, which is eerily like today with the days of the e-mail and texting. Pratchett is a great writer and if you would like to become acquainted with Pratchett's Discworld series, click here to check out Pratchett's website.
Jasper Fforde: I have to say that if you are a bibliophile in nature, I would highly recommend a particular series written by the humorous Mister Fforde (and that is really how you spell his name). The series in question is the Thursday Next series, which is a fantastical version that turns the old chesnut of a detective series on its head. Fforde used to work in the movie business, but has taken to the fine art of writing books. I am currently reading the a book in the Thursday Next series entitled The Woman Who Died A Lot and also the first book in a new series written by Fforde entitled Shades of Grey, which is about a society in the future that judges by color (I mean those colors on the color wheel, not skin color), at least the color that everyone sees determines your place in society. Fforde is a very humorous writer and I would highly recommend those who enjoy Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or even the Harry Potter series. Click here to venture around the talented Mr. Fforde's website.
Jasper Fforde: I have to say that if you are a bibliophile in nature, I would highly recommend a particular series written by the humorous Mister Fforde (and that is really how you spell his name). The series in question is the Thursday Next series, which is a fantastical version that turns the old chesnut of a detective series on its head. Fforde used to work in the movie business, but has taken to the fine art of writing books. I am currently reading the a book in the Thursday Next series entitled The Woman Who Died A Lot and also the first book in a new series written by Fforde entitled Shades of Grey, which is about a society in the future that judges by color (I mean those colors on the color wheel, not skin color), at least the color that everyone sees determines your place in society. Fforde is a very humorous writer and I would highly recommend those who enjoy Alice's Adventures in Wonderland or even the Harry Potter series. Click here to venture around the talented Mr. Fforde's website.
I will be adding to this list over time, but, in the meantime,
Keep a Sharp Eye Out
