Literary agents for mystery — page 3
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 (51–75 of 186)
Elana has specialized in children's publishing from the beginning of her career It all adds up to her loving books that expertly combine the timely and the timeless. Fiction Mystery Thriller Fiction Romance Childrens M…
She is a graduate of Vassar College and has been with Curtis Brown since 1987, representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children. Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including mem…
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…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Scifi Fantasy General Fiction Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction…”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…
Says: “atmospheric mysteries and thrillers”
With a keen eye for powerful storytelling, Uwe is dedicated to discovering manuscripts that showcase exceptional writing and compelling plot hooks. Uwe has a broad interest in both fiction and non-fiction, seeking compe…
Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. In all genres, she's lo…
Says: “…closed Violette Tahan Clausen, Mays & Tahan Literary Agency – Owner/Agent Subject Focus Fiction Mystery Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction Diet Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction…”
Says: “all types of mysteries”
She represents adult commercial genre, primarily thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Anne is looking for: Adult Modern Day Mystery: Contemporary Police Procedural, Professional investigators pref…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Non Fiction…”
Mitchell Waters represents a wide and diverse array of literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction, including mystery, history, biography and memoir. He is particularly drawn to historical fiction and voice-driven na…
She is looking for mysteries, climate fiction, and selected Christian devotionals.
Nancy's primary focus is commercial fiction. Her areas of expertise include: crime novels (suspense, mysteries, thrillers—both contemporary and historical); women's fiction (historical romance, accessible upmarket fictio…
She is specifically interested in representing all varieties of adult commercial fiction, from book club titles to romantic comedies, genre romance, adult science fiction, fantasy, and romantasy, mysteries, thrillers, su…
I am most aggressively looking to acquire in the adult horror, mystery, and thriller spaces, but please note that anything listed below (or honestly. one step away from what is listed below) is something you should feel…
Based in New York, Shuster represents both fiction and nonfiction. His nonfiction list primarily focuses on current affairs, politics and civil rights, health and wellness, memoir, business, and history. His fiction list…
She’s interested in non-fiction (health and wellness, business, lifestyle) and fiction (thriller, mystery, romance, YA).
Says: “high-concept or puzzle-y mysteries”
In terms of fiction, my favourite kind of stories blend narratives around suspense, mystery and psychological drama, and I especially love when this involves post-apocalyptic or survival plot lines. I'm also a big fan o…
She represents adult fiction and non-fiction. She is seeking diverse voices in commercial genre fiction and is always looking for gothic horror, inventive fantasy, and atmospheric mystery. In non-fiction, Alex is looking…
Says: “Murder mysteries (think ONE OF US IS LYING)”
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