More recently , Sunderland-born PERSON@1 , writer of the series of Horrible Histories books , has achieved fame and success , and many others such as thriller writer PERSON@2 , are following his lead .

More recently , Sunderland-born PERSON@1 , writer of the series of Horrible Histories books , has become famous , and many others such as thriller writer PERSON@2 , are following his lead .
