Literary agents for cozy mystery

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want cozy mystery, based on what they say on their public websites. “cozy mystery” is a genre tag; its identifier is cozy-mystery. 28 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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Agents (1–25 of 28)

Gemma Cooper
Gemma Cooper Literary · GB
My list is typified by big-concept, commercial series fiction. If you can describe your children’s fiction in one line, or in an ‘X meets Y’ elevator pitch, I want to read it. I like books that have obvious potential fo…
Jane Finigan
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
Says: “a sleuth as unexpected, devious and addictive as Jane Marple”
I am open to submissions. I don't take on a huge number of new clients but I am always keen to hear from writers with a strong story to tell. The below is quite a convoluted outline of what I'm looking for but, in short:…
Katie Greenstreet
Paper Literary · London
Says: “lighter side of crime”
I’m building a list of quality commercial and upmarket/book club fiction, with a select number of memoirs and non-fiction projects also in the mix. Psychological suspense is my first love as both an agent and a reader,…
Alice Caprio
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “cosy mysteries with a nostalgic feel”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space. My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
Hattie Grunewald
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “humorous yet clever cosy crime”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
Says: “clever sleuth out of a resort town in Michigan”
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Stefanie Molina-Santos
Looking Glass Literary & Media · US
Says: “all things cozy across genres”
She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “traditional whodunit, something that brings the vibes of And Then There Were None, Scooby Doo, or Only Murders in the Building”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Kristen Terrette
Martin Literary Management · US
Kristen is a senior literary manager excited to build her list featuring titles in young adult, new adult, fantasy, thrillers/mysteries/suspense, romance, women's fiction, horror, literary fiction, historical fiction, co…
Laura Zats
Headwater Literary Management · US
I am most aggressively looking to acquire in the adult horror, mystery, and thriller spaces, but please note that anything listed below (or honestly. one step away from what is listed below) is something you should feel…
Hattie Grünewald
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “humorous yet clever cosy crime”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
Annie Bomke
Annie Bomke Literary Agency · US
Her interests span a range of genres—from hard-nosed business books to otherworldly historical novels. She represents a wide variety of adult and YA fiction and nonfiction, including commercial and literary fiction, upm…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Cozy mysteries with a unique setting, voice, or hook”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Heather Cashman
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “mysteries that are fun and light with a genre blend”
Heather loves books about people she could become friends with--fiction or nonfiction--and introduce a new world, but she cherishes the ones that make her want to be the heroine of her own life. Heather would love to fi…
Jeanne De Vita
Martin Literary Management · US
Adult romance and romantasy; select women's fiction, genre fiction and nonfiction She is excited by strong voices and compelling stories across the sub-genres of fiction, with a specific interest in romance, fantasy, th…
Lissa Woodson
The Macro Group · US
Lissa Woodson is on the lookout for unique and engaging stories in romantic suspense, romantic comedies, domestic thrillers, and cozy mysteries. She is actively seeking narratives from unique and dynamic perspectives.
Michelle Hauck
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “a cozy mystery”
Now she’d like to advocate for stories that take the reader beyond the traditional hero’s journey. Currently, Michelle represents middle grade, young adult, and some limited adult genres. Drawn to all sorts of stories…
Noelle Falcis Math
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “Cozy + Anything! – Mystery, Fantasy, Grounded, Food”
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
V. Ruiz
V. is looking for Adult Fiction and Nonfiction. Fiction: Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Romance, Romantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction: Memoir, Narrative…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…
Katie Gisondi
Laura Dail Literary Agency · US
anyone writing cowboy romances? please send to meeeee #mswl in a murder mystery mood. anything with a twist: paranormal, fantasy, cozy... send to me!
Juliana McBride
Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency · US
Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction, stories that explore relationships as well as make her laugh, in women’s fiction, contemporary adult coming of age, new adult, light speculative fiction, young adult, cozy m…
Sandy Harding
Spencerhill Associates · US
Sandy is seeking mainly upmarket commercial and literary fiction for the adult market. She enjoys women’s fiction for book clubs, smart page-turning thrillers, works of suspense with complex protagonists, mysteries of al…
Amelia Appel
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces. Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects. She is looking for compelling adult lite…
Ty Anania
William Morris Endeavor · US
Ty represents adult fiction and nonfiction. In the adult fiction space, Ty is a broad reader, with a taste that tends literary in many forms: he’d love to read your genre fiction, from science fiction and fantasy to ser…

Literary agents for cozy mystery

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