Master of horror and suspense, Stephen King captivated readers with The Shining, It, and Carrie, redefining the modern thriller with his chilling imagination.
With the Famous Five, the Secret Seven, and the magical Faraway Tree, Enid Blyton redefined childhood reading with stories that never grow old.
Father of modern fantasy, J.R.R. Tolkien shaped the genre with The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, crafting rich worlds and enduring myths.
Through Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling created a global phenomenon—blending magic, heart, and heroism across a seven-book journey that inspired generations of readers.
Author of A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist, and Great Expectations, Charles Dickens captured Victorian England with vivid characters and sharp social critique.
Queen of crime fiction, Agatha Christie dazzled the world with Poirot, Miss Marple, and ingenious mysteries like Murder on the Orient Express and And Then There Were None.
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