Mystery authors, also known as ANONYMOUS authors, are authors who choose to remain ANONYMOUS or use a pseudonym when publishing their work. The term 'ANON' is an abbreviation of the word 'ANONYMOUS' and is often used to refer to mystery authors. Mystery authors have been around for centuries, with some of the earliest examples being the authors of the Bible and Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. In modern times, mystery authors have become increasingly popular, with many authors choosing to remain ANONYMOUS in order to protect their identity and maintain their privacy.