Literary agents for literary thriller

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want literary thriller, based on what they say on their public websites. “literary thriller” is a genre tag; its identifier is literary-thriller. 29 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 29)

Nicola Chang
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “a taut literary thriller in the vein of In the Cut by Susanna Moore or Lullaby by Leïla Slimani”
I love reading new work and discovering emerging writers. There is nothing more enlivening than encountering a new voice, thinking seriously and playfully on the page, and a writer who has a sense of how their work might…
Stephanie Glencross
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “literary approaches that deepen psychological tension”
I am obsessed with crime, thriller, and dark commercial fiction. I’m looking for dark, gripping commercial fiction that completely absorbs me: books where I care about the characters and find myself reading far later th…
Sara Langham
David Higham Associates · GB
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
Imogen Morrell
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “wickedly plotted, elevated thriller”
I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This autumn, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…
Louise Buckley
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “literary crime novel”
I am looking for literary and book-club novels, especially novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waa…
Madeleine Milburn
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “a sophisticated thriller”
Madeleine reads across all areas of fiction but is immediately drawn to powerful, voice-led book club fiction with irresistible protagonists and themes that spark up conversations. She loves a literary voice that lingers…
Olivia Maidment
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “literary thrillers with a strong sense of atmosphere and psychological depth”
Liv is a Director & Literary Agent representing literary, upmarket and book club fiction. Liv is a Director & Literary Agent specialising in literary, upmarket and book club fiction. She is always excited to discover bo…
Imogen Pelham
Marjacq Scripts · GB
Imogen represents non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways, and literary and upmarket fiction. In non-fiction, her list covers history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues,…
Katie Greenstreet
Paper Literary · London
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,…
Daisy Chandley
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “dark and page-turning literary mystery”
I represent a wide range of authors, including prize-winners and Sunday Times and USA Today bestsellers, and am actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction across a variety of genres. With fiction, my wishl…
Kate Evans
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
I am actively looking for exciting new voices across both fiction and non-fiction. I’m interested in non-fiction that says something about the way we live- from beautiful narrative non-fiction with a strong voice to pas…
Ed Wood
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “remarkable, literary crime writing that can cross boundaries”
After a career publishing some of the biggest and best commercial fiction authors, I’m thrilled to take on clients in crime, thriller, mystery and book club fiction – and to be their creative and commercial champion. Fo…
Erin Murphy
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “literary-leaning multi-layered mysteries”
While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…
Felicia Eth
Felicia Eth Literary Representation · US
Says: “suspense novels with a literary bent that transcend genre”
Areas of definite interest include – literary accessible fiction, historical and suspense novels with a literary bent that transcend genre, novels with a magical realism and/or a multicultural element, narrative nonficti…
Tom Miller
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “literary-quality suspense fiction”
Tom has a stellar reputation for developing and selling both commercial and serious narrative nonfiction as well as select literary fiction. With nonfiction, he’s looking for highly credentialed experts with strong netw…
Peter Rubie
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Peter Rubie specializes in a broad range of high-quality fiction and non-fiction. In non-fiction, he specializes in narrative non-fiction, popular science, spirituality, history, biography, pop culture, business and tech…
Monika Verma
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
She specializes in humor, pop culture, memoir, narrative nonfiction and style and fashion titles. She loves to work with authors to develop their writing careers, whether that means helping them make the jump from blogg…
Catriona Paget
C&W Agency · GB
I read to get into other people's heads, so I'm always looking for character-led fiction, particularly those in the contemporary book club, upmarket, or crossover literary spaces. I love reading about unusual character…
Orli Vogt-Vincent
David Higham Associates · GB
I am building an exciting literary fiction and non-fiction list, and I am also lucky enough to work across DHA managing director Lizzy Kremer’s list of internationally bestselling writers. In terms of fiction, I am look…
Jess Regel
Helm Literary · US
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative. Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
Jo Ramsay
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Tanusri Prasanna
DeFiore & Company · US
Tanusri represents writers in the children’s and adult spaces across fiction and nonfiction. In the YA and middle-grade spaces, she’s drawn to contemporary coming-of-age stories, charming and relatable romances, ambitiou…
Reiko Davis
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “suspense novels with a literary edge to the writing”
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
Katie Reed
Katie Reed Literary · US
Says: “deeply introspective, thought provoking literary thriller”
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…
Rebecca Friedman
Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency · US
Says: “literary novels of suspense”
Rebecca is interested in commercial and literary fiction with a focus on literary novels of suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult, as well as journalistic non-fiction and memoir. Most of all,…

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