15 highest-paid authors of 2012

Here's the annual Forbes ranking of the 15 top-grossing authors in the book industry. Can you guess who's No. 1?

10. Dean Koontz

Koontz has penned many thrillers and is currently in the middle of his "Odd Thomas" series, with the next title due out in 2013. Many of his books, including "Demon Seed," have been adapted into movies, and plans are afoot to turn "Odd Thomas" into a film starring "Like Crazy" actor Anton Yelchin. Forbes estimated Koontz's 2012 earnings at $19 million.

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