Favourite Fiction Author

omagh_gael · September 29, 2009, 11:57:12 PM

Anyone read any good Fiction books recently? Or have a favourite particular author?

My own personal favourite would be jonathon kellerman, writes a good story and particularly accurate as he himself is a psychologist who done work with the cops in LA. I'm a psychologist in training so these psychological crime thrillers tick all the right boxes! Recently read a David Baldacci book which I really enjoyed, picked up a few more to see if the stanard remains high!

stew · September 30, 2009, 12:00:32 AM

Stephen King is an outstanding fiction writer, I have enjoyed most of his stuff for many years now.

Dean Koontz is another excellent writer who I enjoy, they would be my favourite fiction writers. I love to read, i am a voracious reader.

Gabriel_Hurl · September 30, 2009, 12:02:44 AM

John Grisham
James Patterson
Ian Rankin

Puckoon · September 30, 2009, 12:03:42 AM

I can't get into dean koontz at all.

I quite like the Jack reacher books by Lee Child. Reacher is quite the character, ex- military policeman turned drifter, and sure enough he has a way of finding someone who needs his help and laying a little smackdown.

stew · September 30, 2009, 12:11:30 AM

Quote from: Gabriel_Hurl on September 30, 2009, 12:02:44 AM
John Grisham
James Patterson
Ian Rankin

Grisham is ok, Patterson I cant read for love nor money and Rankin is well..............rank.

Roger · September 30, 2009, 12:16:44 AM

Ian Rankin
Wilbur Smith
Jeffrey Archer
George MacDonald Fraser
James Patterson

Can't get into Dean Koontz but those who like him, love his stuff.

Never beat the deeler · September 30, 2009, 12:17:10 AM

Leon Uris - Exodus, Trinity etc.. not always easy to get hold of, but lots of second hand bookstores will have a copy or two lying round
Ludlum
Clancy - the Jack Ryan novels are excellent
Grisham - used to love these books, have read all (i think) except his latest one.

Used to like Patricia Cornwell's Dr Kay Scarpetta novels, but they all get a bit same-ish

mayogodhelpus@gmail.com · September 30, 2009, 12:18:03 AM

Quote from: Roger on September 30, 2009, 12:16:44 AM
Ian Rankin
Wilbur Smith
Jeffrey Archer
George MacDonald Fraser
James Patterson

Can't get into Dean Koontz but those who like him, love his stuff.

Like him too, here if you like him try Micheal Connolly, he is American I think very good.

give her dixie · September 30, 2009, 12:21:19 AM

Have to say that Robert Ludlum wrote a few good books.
Personally though, Bryce Courtney is my favourite author.
The Powe Of One is a mighty book.................

Capt Pat · September 30, 2009, 12:59:43 AM

Victor Hugo or Sidney Sheldon

keeping an eye on things · September 30, 2009, 01:51:16 AM

Liked John Grishams earlier stuff (Firm, Pelican Brief etc) but felt he been just churning them out for the sake of it in the past few years. David Baldacci as someone said has a few good ones. Read a few by Robert Harris as well which are a bit older but good reads. My favourite is Karen Slaughter though, some excellent and very enjoyable books, recommend her to anyone.

Declan · September 30, 2009, 07:45:07 AM

Currently - James Lee Burke

Goats Do Shave · September 30, 2009, 08:27:42 AM

The Sam Bourne Books are good!

Zapatista · September 30, 2009, 08:37:07 AM

Bertie Ahern has a Fiction book coming out which should be interesting, or else very dull.

I liked David Gemmell. His Troy Trilogy was brilliant.

Billys Boots · September 30, 2009, 08:46:55 AM

Quote from: Declan on September 30, 2009, 07:45:07 AM
Currently - James Lee Burke

Yeah, magic Declan. For me, presently, it's:

Henning Mankell (Swedish contemporary crime)
Boris Akunin (Russian 19th century thrillers)
Jo Nesbo (Norwegian contemporary crime)
Peter James (UK contemporary crime)
Colin Cotteril (Laos 70s comedy crime)
Hakan Nesser (Swedish contemporary crime)
Peter Temple (Australian contemporary crime)
Anne Zouroudi (Greek contemporary crime)

That should keep ye going for a while.