Can you recommend some well - known works by Muslim authors in fiction?

One well - known author of crime fiction is Agatha Christie. Her works like 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'And Then There Were None' are classics. Another is Arthur Conan Doyle, famous for creating Sherlock Holmes. His detective stories are full of mystery and clever deductions. Also, James Patterson is popular, known for his fast - paced and thrilling crime novels.

There are many. For example, Edith Wharton. She wrote about the upper - class society in New York in the early 20th century in works like 'The Age of Innocence'. Kurt Vonnegut is also an important author in this genre. His books, such as 'Slaughterhouse - Five', combine elements of realism with dark humor and science - fiction - like concepts. And Jane Austen is another. Her novels, like 'Pride and Prejudice', realistically portray the social and romantic lives of the English gentry.

Sure. J.K. Rowling is a very famous fiction author. Her 'Harry Potter' series is extremely popular all over the world. The books follow the adventures of a young wizard named Harry Potter and his friends at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Another is George Orwell. His '1984' is a classic. It depicts a dystopian society where the government has extreme control over people's lives.

One well - known American Muslim novel is 'The Reluctant Fundamentalist' by Mohsin Hamid. It tells the story of a young Pakistani man who has a successful career in America but then his life takes a different turn. Another is 'A Map of Home' by Randa Jarrar, which is about a girl growing up with an Egyptian - Palestinian father and a Sudanese mother in Kuwait and then moving to the United States.

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One well - known Israeli crime fiction author is Batya Gur. Her works are highly regarded in the genre. Another is Matti Friedman, who has also made a mark with his crime - related writings.

One of the well - known New Zealand authors of fiction is Katherine Mansfield. Her short stories are famous for their delicate and nuanced portrayal of human emotions. Another is Eleanor Catton. Her novel 'The Luminaries' is a remarkable piece of work that won the Man Booker Prize. Also, Patricia Grace is highly regarded for her works that often explore Maori culture and the experiences of Maori people in New Zealand.

One well - known author is Francine Rivers. Her books often explore Christian themes within historical settings. For example, 'Redeeming Love' is set in the 1850s California Gold Rush and tells a story of love and redemption from a Christian perspective.

One of the well - known gritty fiction works is 'The Wire' in novel form (based on the TV series). It shows the complex web of crime, drugs, and police work in Baltimore. Another is 'Trainspotting' which vividly portrays the lives of drug addicts in Scotland.

I'm not sure of a very large number, but there might be some local works that are popular in the area. You could try looking in local bookstores in Hobart or asking local librarians.