Who wrote the novel 'Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas'?

The novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was written by Hunter S. Thompson. Thompson, a highly influential American journalist and author, penned this iconic work which was originally published in 1971. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a semi-autobiographical account of Thompson's drug-fueled journey to Las Vegas, along with his lawyer and friend, as they embark on a bizarre and chaotic quest to cover a motorcycle race and explore the dark underbelly of American counterculture. With its intense and unique writing style, Hunter S. Thompson captured the essence of the era and created a cult classic that continues to resonate with readers to this day.