Douglas Adams is the author of the popular Dirk Gently series, which combines science fiction, mystery, and humor in a unique and captivating way.

Jessica Fletcher, the main character in the "Murder Most Foul" series, is a mystery writer who uses her sharp wit and keen observation skills to solve crimes in her small town.

Carl Hiaasen is known for his humorous and satirical crime novels, which often explore environmental and political issues with a lighthearted touch.

Stephanie Plum is the main character in the "Stephanie Plum" series, a bounty hunter who gets into all sorts of trouble while trying to track down criminals.

Maurice Leblanc is the author of the Arsene Lupin series, which features a gentleman thief who uses his intelligence and cunning to outwit his opponents.

Precious Ramotswe is the main character in the "No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" series, a private detective who uses her wisdom and understanding of human nature to solve crimes in her community.

Lee Child is the author of the Jack Reacher series, which features a former military policeman who travels the country solving crimes and helping those in need.

Thursday Next is the main character in the "Thursday Next" series, a literary detective who can travel through books and interact with fictional characters.

James Lee Burke is the author of the Dave Robicheaux series, which features a detective who struggles with his own demons while solving crimes in the Louisiana bayous.

Flavia de Luce is the main character in the "Flavia de Luce" series, a precocious and intelligent young detective who solves crimes in her small English village.

P.G. Wodehouse is the author of the Inspector Clouseau novels, which feature a bumbling and incompetent detective who somehow manages to solve crimes despite his many mishaps.

Maisie Dobbs is the main character in the "Maisie Dobbs" series, a resourceful and independent private investigator who solves crimes in post-World War I England.

Sue Grafton is the author of the Kinsey Millhone series, which features a private investigator who solves crimes in the California coastal town of Santa Teresa.

Amelia Peabody is the main character in the "Amelia Peabody" series, an unconventional and resourceful Victorian-era archaeologist who solves mysteries in Egypt.

Harlan Coben is the author of the Myron Bolitar series, which features a sports agent who gets involved in solving crimes and mysteries.