Ian Rankin - especially the Rebus novels.
Rankin never planned to write crime books, and they are excellent as a result. Rebus is both deeply flawed, yet has a strong sense of integrity. A very complex character. And if you get into them, there are about nineteen to read!
I think Dan Brown's OK. His writing is lame, but he can really tell a great yarn. Reminds me of Jeffrey Archer! Better than John Grisham for my money - "his lovely wife pulled her lovely long legs into the bed" - yuck!
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