The crossword solution for the term 'Spooky Author' is Edgar Allan Poe, abbreviated as POE. Poe was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his dark and mysterious works of horror, mystery and the macabre, which have become classics of the genre. His most famous works include 'The Raven', 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'.