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Literary agents who want heist stories

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want heist, based on what they say on their public websites. “heist” is a trope tag; its identifier is heist. 14 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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  • Rachel Neely

    Mushens Entertainment · London

    Says: “a high-stakes heist novel”

    “Whether literary or commercial, I generally prefer darker stories – my favourite books centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma.” Rachel is actively growing her list across a wide variety of gen…

  • Kiya Evans

    Paper Literary · London

    Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction). She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…

  • Marina de Pass

    Says: “A heist novel.”

    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…

  • Gabrielle Harbowy

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Heists with paranormal/supernatural elements”

    Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction. She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…

  • Irene Kaster

    Heather Jackson Literary Agency · US

    Says: “An art heist”

    Fiction with razor-sharp commentary on class A fresh voice and distinct writing style in romance Fiction set in the rural Midwest or mountain towns Nonfiction that alters my worldview An art heist A love story set i…

  • Leah Pierre

    Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    Says: “a heist a la Six of Crows or Heist Society (ifykyk) or Leverage”

    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…

  • Molly Jamieson

    United Agents · London

    Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…

  • Michelle Hauck

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Chelsea Eberly

    Folio Literary Management · US

    I represent graphic novelists, illustrators of picture books, and authors who write middle grade, young adult, crossover new adult, and the select adult novel. I’m always on the lookout for new talent. Send me high-conc…

  • Larissa Melo Pienkowski

    Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US

    Says: “twisty, high-stakes heists, cons, and scams that critique power and the systems that create and perpetuate it”

    Across age groups, her list spans the spectrum of literary and commercial in both fiction and nonfiction. She believes books are a critical tool in the ongoing fight for liberation, and she has a passion for bringing bo…

  • Tori Sharp

    Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US

    Tori represents all manner of children’s literature. As a graphic novelist myself, I am eager to represent magical, thrilling, adorable, and important comics for kids of all ages, including early readers. Send me deeply…

  • Marina De Pass

    The Soho Agency · London

    Says: “A heist novel”

    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…

  • Hannah Teachout

    Folio Literary Management · US

    Says: “Heists in unusual settings”

    I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters. I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…

  • Kelly Dyksterhouse

    Tobias Literary Agency · New York

    Says: “a good heist”

    Kelly represents picture books, middle grade and young adult, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic novels. She also represents illustrators. She is drawn to high concept stories with high level writing, books…

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