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Literary agents who want hidden secrets stories

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want hidden secrets, based on what they say on their public websites. “hidden secrets” is a trope tag; its identifier is hidden-secrets. 6 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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  • Arizona Bell

    US

    Says: “a narrative that blows open an underground world hiding in plain sight”

    She’s seeking daring nonfiction that pushes boundaries and changes conversations. Arizona’s list centers on voice-driven narrative and creative nonfiction, big-idea books, high-stakes journalism with receipts, fresh sla…

  • Natalie Edwards

    Trellis Literary Management · US

  • Katie Reed

    Katie Reed Literary · US

    Says: “Secrets buried in the backstory”

    Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…

  • Jacklyn Saferstein-Hansen

    Renaissance Literary & Talent · US

    Says: “projects that uncover hidden stories”

    She represents character-driven commercial and upmarket fiction with strong emotional stakes and narrative urgency. She is particularly drawn to women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and thriller/suspen…

  • Najla Mamou

    Savvy Literary Services · US

    Says: “A story around Two Truths and a Lie, or a similar, which leads to a mystery or a secret to unravel”

    Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…

  • Tommy Dean

    Talcott Notch Literary Services · US

    Says: “past crimes bubble to the surface”

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