Popular fiction authors: Who wrote the bestseller "The Naked Face"? Context: First novel by a renowned American author, launched in the 1970s, in the thriller/mystery genre. Choose the correct author.

ExplanationThe Naked Face is the debut novel by Sidney Sheldon (a thriller published in the early 1970s), which helped establish his career in popular fiction.

Common pitfalls

• Confusing Sheldon with other bestselling contemporaries like Archer, Hailey, or Ludlum.