Question: Which author is famous for writing historical spy novels, Alan Furst or H. P. Lovecraft?
Sentence (from "Alan Furst"): Alan Furst (born February 20, 1941) is an American author of historical spy novels. Furst has been called "an heir to the tradition of Eric Ambler and Graham Greene," whom he cites along with Joseph Roth and Arthur Koestler as important influences.
Relevant evidence: Yes