Literary agents for mystery — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want mystery, based on what they say on their public websites. “mystery” is a genre tag; its identifier is mystery. 186 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 (26–50 of 186)
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
I am a literary agent representing children’s illustrators and authors of picture books, middle grade, YA and non-fiction. In fiction, I work on everything from young fiction through to young adult. On the younger end (…
James looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers. James is passionate about reading and good writing. He is hugely enthusiastic about his authors’ work and is always searching for strong storytelling and new…
Says: “stylish, propulsive crime, thriller or mystery stories”
I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction. I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…
We handle mostly fiction, with a specialty in mystery and suspense. Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery Thriller Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction True Crime
In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…
Says: “…– www.apolloliterary.com Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror Fiction Inspirational Fiction Mystery New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction…”
Caitlin specializes in quality commercial fiction including science fiction & fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and women’s fiction. She also handles a few select middle grade and YA authors.
Says: “a page-turning mystery”
Says: “mysteries with a strong emotional core and compelling narrators”
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Fiction Romance Childrens Young Adult Fiction Experience 10 Years of…”
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Inspirational Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction…”
In addition to her position as International Licensing Manager, Veronica is a literary and licensing agent representing a select list of foreign language works for both domestic and translation rights. She is interested…
CATHIE IS ACCEPTING QUERIES IN THE FOLLOWING GENRES: Adult Only Romance Domestic or Psychological Suspense Horror Mystery Historical Fiction Commercial Fiction Women’s/Book Club Fiction
Jackson Keeler is the founder of InkWorks, a boutique literary and book-to-film agency championing bold, voice-driven fiction—particularly in mystery, thriller, speculative, and fantasy. He’s especially drawn to genre-b…
An avid reader across genres, Lauren is particularly interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, especially romance, mysteries, thrillers, and women's fiction, as well as select picture books and nonfiction titles. S…
My favorite projects challenge us to be better citizens and better humans. Journalism that takes readers deeply into a world they’ve never seen before; leaders in sociology, psychology, child welfare, politics, educatio…
Says: “Voicey, confident, atmospheric mysteries”
Says: “She is proud to represent bestselling authors in women’s fiction, romance, historical fiction, YA, fantasy, mystery, and suspense, and is always looking for exciting new voices in fiction.”
Her eclectic list has a strong emphasis on work from underrepresented voices and includes women’s fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, romance and rom-coms, horror, science fiction & fantasy, YA novels, humor, and non…
Says: “mystery with a strong sense of adventure”
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Business Investing…”
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