* The name is misspelled. Perhaps you're thinking of a similar name like Ian Rankin, Ian McEwan, or Ian Fleming.
* The author is relatively unknown. There could be a less famous author with that name who has written books.
* The author publishes under a different name. They may use a pen name or have published works under a different name altogether.
To help me find the right author, could you please provide any additional information you have, like:
* Genre of books they write (e.g., fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science fiction)
* Specific titles you remember
* Approximate publication date
With more information, I can try to find the author you're looking for.