Late 20th Century Writers (70s to 90s) I Miss But Seem Almost Forgotten

There were a few novelists that I read everything they wrote. They were popular from 70s to their death yet seem utterly forgotten.

1) Lawrence Sanders he wrote political intrigue, serious mystery (Delaney books) and comic mystery novels (McNally) also character study (Marlowe Chronicles).

2) Jackie Collins I recall in mid80s reading Rock Star then searched for her other novels. I loved the Lucky series and Hollywood Wives books. Were her books on some level trashy? Yes. I still think her books were well written and very fun reads. Also with some of her books dealing with Hollywood it was fun trying to connect the characters with the real actors.

3) Robert Ludlum I know his Bourne books are still published and new ones ghost written. I do wonder if younger folks know he wrote more than three novels – Bourne trilogy? The first Bourne novel was good but loved his Materese Circle, Osterman Weekend and Scarletti Inheritance. Although his books were quite topical. It seems his character Jason Bourne is remembered but there is a disconnect between him and the author. I fear his character’s name is remembered and the author forgotten.

1. James Michener I loved his historical novels. So rich in history and story telling. In college in late 80s we had to read The Source which the teacher said was a good book on history of Judaism. Chesapeake is my fav of his along with Covenant.

All authors once best sellers and now mostly forgotten or like Ludlum his character is mainly remembered.