The term 'BRIGHTON ROCK NOVELIST' refers to the English writer Graham Greene, who wrote the novel Brighton Rock in 1938. The novel is set in the 1930s and follows the story of a young gangster in Brighton, England. Greene was a prolific author, writing novels, short stories, plays, and essays. He was also a noted critic and political commentator. His works often explored themes of morality, faith, and redemption.