This is an author who you’ll automatically buy their newest release, no questions asked, and read it as soon as you get home.
For me, it’s Stephen King! I’ve rarely been disappointed by a King novel (although, ironically, one of his latest releases Fairy Tale that I preordered actually was a miss for me. Still doesn’t deter my love for him!)
I think it’s awesome that there are writers in this world we would spend money for at the drop of a hat, it’s a type of trust we have with the author to basically guarantee enjoyment from their latest work.
So who’s your automatic author?
Louise Penny–Inspector Gamache series
Glen Cook–The Black Company and The Garrett Files
Jim Butcher–The Dresden Files
Jessica Fletcher–Murder, She Wrote (the original “co-author” was Donald Bain and I think now it’s Terrie Farley)