Forensic

Here authors focus more on the behavioral-medical-pathology side of mysteries. Evidence is usually found on the site of the crime - including the relative corpse/corpses - and often involve serial killers.

	Patricia Cornwell	One of the few authors to win awards on both sides of the Atlantic, Patricia Cornwell has established herself as one of the most successful women crime writers of her time.
	Jeffrey Deaver	Currently one of the most popular authors world wide.
	Jonathan Gash	The creator of Lovejoy also author of a forensic series.
	Brian McNamee	A doctor with a degree in law. What more can you ask from a mystery writer?
	James Patterson	Winner of the Edgar in 1977, James Patterson's fame lies mainly in the creation of Alex Cross.
	Ridley Pearson	One of the most popular US writers with a series featuring Detective Lou Boldt.
	Kathy Reichs	With her mysteries set in Canada, Kathy Reichs, a professional forensic anthropologist, has placed herself in competition with Cornwell.