Literary agents for mystery — page 5
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 (101–125 of 186)
Fantasy/Romantasy that makes me feel like I’m actually being transported to another world, either by intricate world building or a whimsical vibe. Political intrigue plotlines. Better if it’s high concept. Romances that…
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
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…
They specialize in fiction and are interested in projects that engage in any way with science-fictional, fantastical, speculative, weird, queer, poetic, folkloric, and leftist literary traditions. For fantasy, think boo…
She is especially looking for projects that combine genre style plotting with literary quality writing. She’s up for anything speculative, and is interested in seeing all types of science-fiction and fantasy, mystery an…
Says: “…genres of interest: Narrative non-fiction, military, sports, celebrity memoir, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help,…”
Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…
Says: “…Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, The Romance Writers of America, and the Mystery Writers of America.”
Bibi specializes in Romance and Commercial fiction, as well as select Childrens and Young Adult authors. In Romance she enjoys contemporary, historical, Romantasy and speculative rom-coms. She is not the right agent for…
I'm never looking for what is currently trendy because it will soon be gone. I'm interested in books like The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate, which transcend the moment. Since I also work in the adult space, I am also look…
He specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult & middle-grade fiction. Actively seeking projects in the following categories: NONFICTION: Music History Music Journalism Memo…
She specializes in Historical, whether in Young Adult, Women’s Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially pers…
Rachel is currently building her own list and is interested in adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse…
A literary agent for over twenty years, Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. Actively seeking projects in the following categori…
Alex represents a variety of adult fiction and nonfiction. In literary fiction, he especially loves books that are style forward, poignant, or funny, ideally all three. He’s looking for character-driven upmarket novels w…
Her interests include business, health, politics and history, cookbooks, pop culture, Jewish interest, Francophilia, lifestyle, upmarket fiction, historical fiction, and mysteries. Irene is one of the foremost experts i…
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.”
I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…
Says: “Knives Out-esque murder mysteries”
Adult Fiction: I'm passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers - in genera…
Says: “A good mystery”
His interests are varied: he represents nonfiction works, especially narrative nonfiction, histories, biographies, science, food and sports. He also represents fiction writers, particularly in the thriller, mystery and r…
Her colleague Ginger Curwen represents thrillers and mysteries.
She represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as nonfiction, and brings to the agency experience as a former acquisitions editor, freelance publicist, and writer. She appreciates writing that has depth, an…
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