1.Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King is an American author of contemporary horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Many of his best-known novels include Carrie, It, The Shining, The Stand, Misery, The Dark Tower series, and Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, which was adapted into the film The Shawshank Redemption, widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. King has published more than 60 novels and over 200 short stories, many of which have been adapted into successful films and television series.

2.Peter James

3.James Patterson

James Brendan Patterson is an American author and philanthropist. He is known for creating several best-selling book series, including Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Women's Murder Club, Maximum Ride, Daniel X, NYPD Red, Witch and Wizard, and Private. In addition to these, he has written many stand-alone thrillers, non-fiction works, and romance novels.

4.John Grisham

5.Lee Child

6.Karin Slaughter

7.Dean Koontz

8.Jeffery Archer

9.Minette Walters

10.Alfred Hitchcock

Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English-American film director and producer, often referred to as "The Master of Suspense." He directed more than 50 feature films in a career spanning six decades. Hitchcock is best known for classics like Psycho, Rear Window, and Vertigo.