Stephen King is one of the most popular and successful horror and suspense writers of all time. His books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide, and many have been adapted into films and television series. Some of his most popular works include *The Shining*, *It*, *Carrie*, and *Misery*.
2. Dan Brown
Dan Brown is a suspense novelist who has written several best-selling thrillers. His books have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide. Some of his most popular works include *The Da Vinci Code*, *Angels & Demons*, and *Inferno*.
3. J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling is the author of the *Harry Potter* series, one of the most popular and successful book series in history. The series has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and has been adapted into eight films. In addition to the *Harry Potter* series, Rowling has also written several other books, including *The Casual Vacancy* and *The Cuckoo's Calling*.
4. James Patterson
James Patterson is a prolific American writer who has written more than 150 novels. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages and have sold more than 375 million copies worldwide. Some of his most popular works include the *Alex Cross* series, the *Women's Murder Club* series, and the *Maximum Ride* series.
5. Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz is an American writer who has written more than 100 novels. His books have been translated into more than 35 languages and have sold more than 450 million copies worldwide. Some of his most popular works include the *Odd Thomas* series, the *Frankenstein* series, and the *Watchers* series.