What has the author Richard Shute written?

You're likely thinking of Nevil Shute, not Richard Shute. Nevil Shute was a British author known for his science fiction, adventure, and post-apocalyptic novels. Here are some of his most famous works:

* On the Beach (1957): A post-apocalyptic novel about the survivors of a nuclear war, living in Australia as the radioactive cloud approaches.

* A Town Like Alice (1950): A story of survival, love, and redemption set in wartime Malaya and Australia.

* No Highway (1948): A suspense novel about an aircraft designer who believes his planes are unsafe.

* The Pied Piper (1942): A novel about a young woman who becomes a spy during World War II.

* Trustee From the Toolroom (1960): A fantasy novel about a man who inherits a mysterious toolroom.

Nevil Shute was a prolific writer and penned many other books, including:

* What Happened to the Corbetts (1939)

* Kindling (1938)

* Lonely Road (1932)

* The Chequerboard (1932)

His work is often characterized by its realistic portrayal of characters and their struggles, as well as its thought-provoking exploration of social and political issues.