Michael Rutger
1965
The writer Michael Marshall Smith is a highly regarded author of thriller novels, with a clear eye for both suspense and danger in his novels. Creating a building feeling of both dread and suspense, he really knows how to grab the reader’s attention almost immediately, keeping them glued to their seats throughout. It’s also his use of character that has also been of note too, as he manages to establish fully three-dimensional personalities that feel truly real on and off the page. Using his pen-name of Michael Rutger, he has also managed to create a series of novels that stand out from the rest with their fun visual quality. Taking the reader on a journey he truly knows how to keep them entertained, allowing them to feel as if they’re a part of the action. As a leading figure within the industry, he definitely knows how to leave an impact with his work, something which will continue for quite some time to come.