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I would nominate two: George R. R. Martin and Khaled Husseini.
Myself (Ofcourse) .
George RR Martin, Author of the Novel "A Song of Ice & Fire" which the show Game of Thrones is based on. An exquisitely compelling story & driven by strong characters & jaw dropping plots.
In retrospect, it would be James Joyce or Fyodor Dostoyevsky. From among the contemporaries, I need to contemplate and read more to decide!!