I need a new fiction author to follow

[workinwifdakids]

As the title says, I need a new fiction author to follow. I'm looking for something engaging (political, military, thriller, that sort of thing).

I don't particularly enjoy science fiction (aside from Heinlein's series for juveniles, which still hold my interest). I followed Tom Clancy like a one-man cult, and I read all of his works once a year (except, of course, for the allegedly co-written crap). I also like John Grisham and Michael Crichton. Hopefully that will help you recommend something I'd like.

Thanks, guys!

[Captain Wheelgun]

As the title says, I need a new fiction author to follow. I'm looking for something engaging (political, military, thriller, that sort of thing).

I don't particularly enjoy science fiction (aside from Heinlein's series for juveniles, which still hold my interest). I followed Tom Clancy like a one-man cult, and I read all of his works once a year (except, of course, for the allegedly co-written crap). I also like John Grisham and Michael Crichton. Hopefully that will help you recommend something I'd like.

Thanks, guys!

David Weber, particularly the 'Honor Harrington' and 'Safehold' series. They are sci-fi, but there is enough political and military intrigue in them to make them more than 'Lets blast some aliens' stories.

[Jered]

Hammer's Slammers?

[Lokidude]

Michael Z Williamson. Read Freehold (available for free at the Baen Free Library) and tell me Mad Mike doesn't describe libertarian heaven.

[randy]

John Ringo's Paladin of Shadows series. You can try some for free on Baen's web site.

Larry Correia's Dead Six and forthcoming books, although I think you'd like the Monster Hunter International and Hard Magic series as well.

Have you read W.E.B. Griffin's The Corps and Brotherhood of War series?

Dale Brown, Flight of the Old Dog and several follow on novels.

[jetfxr69]

When I find myself in airports without a paper book (happens more often than I'd like), I pick up stuff by Lee Child, Brad Thor, or David Baldacci.

Child's "hero" is Jack Reacher, a (usually) loner, rambler, brawler, and ex-"Special Branch" MP. Solutions to problems often involve broken noses, minimum.

Brad Thor has a couple of "heroes", generally ex-special/covert ops guys who go into places and get their hands dirty.

Baldacci writes cop-fiction/intrigue stuff, and generally centers around Northern Virginia/D.C. for his locales. (He lives there, so the details are usually pretty close.)

[Rumpshot]

Some military history based novels by Patrick O'brien. 21 books that should all be available at your local library. Language style from 1790's-1820's. Sailing, geography, life aboard a sailing ship. Pretty good stuff. 21 books should keep you occupied at least til Christmas.

[princewally]

If you like fantasy, Patrick Rothfuss gave me a 1000 page day this weekend.

[Rod]

When I find myself in airports without a paper book (happens more often than I'd like), I pick up stuff by Lee Child, Brad Thor, or David Baldacci.

Child's "hero" is Jack Reacher, a (usually) loner, rambler, brawler, and ex-"Special Branch" MP. Solutions to problems often involve broken noses, minimum.

Brad Thor has a couple of "heroes", generally ex-special/covert ops guys who go into places and get their hands dirty.

Baldacci writes cop-fiction/intrigue stuff, and generally centers around Northern Virginia/D.C. for his locales. (He lives there, so the details are usually pretty close.)

Hollywood is making a Reacher movie, with Tom Cruise playing Reacher. If a 5'6" sob like him can play 6'4" Reacher, Cruise should automatically win an Oscar.

[Steamforger]

If you're into the military thriller types, check out Frederick Forsyth. For gritty crime thrillers, I like Andrew Vachss quite a bit (ETA- His Wiki entry notes that he studied community organizing under Saul Alinsky. I never would have guessed from his stance on crime and punishment). The catalog of those two should keep you quite busy for some time. John Ringo and Mad Mike cannot go unmentioned, despite your disclaimer on sci fi. Read Freehold or start with the Posleen Series. As mentioned, they are free at Baen. All of them have heavy heavy military presence. If you haven't read the MHI series or Dead Six by Larry Correia, then you're just wrong. David Weber and David Drake both write military sci fi and both are available from Baen. Hope this helps.