What does the cryptic crossword clue "English thriller writer left in shade? (6)" mean?

The definition is "English thriller writer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym of "left") + AMBER (synonym of "shade?"); definition: "English thriller writer" The answer is AMBLER.

English thriller writer left in shade? (6)

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