Eight further Michael Wood books to Cliffhanger
Michael Wood has signed a new contract with Cliffhanger, the crime and thriller imprint of One More Chapter at HarperCollins, for eight books.…
Johnny Gaunt’s debut Offcumden to Transworld
We are very pleased to share the announcement of Transworld’s acquisition of Johnny Gaunt’s TLC Pen Prize-winning debut novel Offcumden,…
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Hachette Children’s Group has acquired world rights in a terrific YA dark academia thriller by debut author Lauren Willmore. Ink and Shadows will…
Sally Smith wins Best Crime Novel of the Year at the British Book Awards (Nibbies) 2026
Hats off to Sally Smith who last night claimed the Nibbies Best Crime Novel of the Year Award for her debut novel A CASE OF MICE AND MURDER…
IMPORTANT: Scam Alert
Scammers pretending to be Ampersand agents have recently begun emailing random writers, expressing interest in their work and askingthem to get in…
Two CWA Dagger 2026 awards longlistings for Sally Smith
It's paperback publication day for A Case of Life and Limb, the second novel in critically acclaimed murder mystery series The Trials of…
Syd Fini’s debut author-illustrated graphic novel series acquired by Abrams Fanfare in two book deal.
USA Today Bestselling graphic novel illustrator Syd Fini's ANU IN THE CAT KINGDOM, his debut author-illustrated series, has been acquired by…
Sally Smith’s debut novel shortlisted for British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year 2026
We are pleased and proud to announce that A Case of Mice and Murder, Sally Smith’s first novel in her standout historical mystery series The…
R M Cress’s YA Debut acquired by Generous Press (NA rights) in two book deal
R. M. Cress's debut DEAD BOYS CLUB, in which two teen boys bond over a death wish, only to give each other reasons to live; and IN A WEEK,…
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Head of Zeus have acquired World English language rights excluding India in Vikas Swarup’s picaresque thriller The Girl with the Seven Lives. It…
Publication announcement: Sian Hughes’ eagerly awaited follow-up novel to Booker Prize-longlisted PEARL
No Such Thing as Monday, the follow-up novel to the Booker Prize-longlisted Pearl by Siân Hughes, has been acquired by The Indigo Press, publisher…
Sally Smith’s debut novel chosen as Waterstones Thriller of the Month
We’re absolutely delighted that A Case of Mice and Murder, a historical murder mystery by Sally Smith and the first in a series featuring…