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Literary agents for crime fiction — page 5

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want crime fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “crime fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is crime-fiction. 115 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 (101–115 of 115)

  • Marina De Pass

    The Soho Agency · London

    Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children's, YA & non-fiction list. She is looking for big stori…

  • Laura Cameron

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Laura focuses on adult upmarket and literary fiction and elevated genre including horror, suspense, romance, and grounded speculative fiction. In all categories, she is particularly drawn to books with a commercial hook…

  • Ethan Bassoff

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “literary and crime fiction”

    Ethan is passionate about important, life-changing subjects told through engaging stories, and brings a strong editorial approach to his clients’ books. he lectures regularly about book publishing and writing across the…

  • Kirsten Lang

    Zeno Agency · London

    Says: “A good crime thriller”

    I am always interested in a Ghibli-esque tale. I am a big fan of horror, especially workplace horror (which says nothing about Zeno, I promise!) I’m always on the lookout for Scottish voices, especially those from my h…

  • Bill Goodall

    Bill Goodall Literary Agency · GB

    The Bill Goodall Literary Agency aims to bring fresh, new and talented authors to the attention of a wider audience. Focusing on the genres of crime, thriller, general and literary fiction, Bill Goodall represents a bro…

  • The Book Bureau Literary Agency

    IE

    The Book Bureau is a boutique literary agency representing an eclectic range of brilliant debut and established Authors. We specialize in commercial and literary fiction only. We love crime and thrillers, literary fict…

  • Erin Gray

    The Kepner Agency · US

    I’m interested in your adult literary, upmarket, historical, and survival fiction; family sagas; Westerns; mysteries, crime novels, and thrillers; narrative nonfiction; novellas; and short story collections. I’ve been kn…

  • Maryann Karinch

    The Rudy Agency · US

    Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Biography, Memoir, Business/Career Development, Cooking, Culture/Society, Current Events/History/Politics, Health/Medicine/Lifestyle, Science/Technology, Relationship Advice, Spor…

  • James Woodhouse

    Tibor Jones & Associates · London

    Says: “strong commercial crime fiction”

    As an agent, James is passionate about stories from Africa, but his interests range from strong commercial crime fiction to high-end literary work.

  • Rebecca Slater

    a4 Literary · AU

    Says: “superbly plotted crime novel”

    I’m drawn to weird, spooky and deeply atmospheric novels in the vein of Evie Wyld, Han Kang, Carmen Maria Machado, Shirley Jackson, Donna Tartt, and Claire Keegan. I love books that make you feel but also bring levity a…

  • Tommy Dean

    Talcott Notch Literary Services · US

  • Sian Ellis-Martin

    Blake Friedmann Literary · London

    I work with fiction and non-fiction authors in the commercial, upmarket and accessible literary space. I’m keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing and it’s important to me to work…

  • Logan Harper

    Jane Rotrosen Agency · US

    Says: “…romance and romantic comedies, psychological thrillers, domestic suspense, horror, mystery/crime, upmarket and literary fiction.”

  • J.D. Myall

    Tobias Literary Agency · New York

    J.D. represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic novels and illustrators. She is especially excited to grow her middle grade and young adult lists. For middl…

  • Josey Dunham

    Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US

    Says: “contemporary character-driven private investigator fiction”

    She holds a master’s degree in Archaeology for Screen Media from Bristol University and has an unrelenting passion for reading, finding distinctive voices, and helping authors succeed on their publishing journey. Josey…

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