Literary agents for mystery — page 6
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. 177 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.
Agents (126–150 of 177)
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/suspens…
She represents authors of middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction, as well as picture book author/illustrators, and she is actively looking for adult mystery, thriller, and romance, as well as nonfiction focusing on…
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
He is drawn to flawed, multifaceted characters with devastatingly concise writing in YA, and character-driven work or smartly paced mysteries/adventures in MG. In picture books, he looks more for unforgettable characters…
Sandy is seeking mainly upmarket commercial and literary fiction for the adult market. She enjoys women’s fiction for book clubs, smart page-turning thrillers, works of suspense with complex protagonists, mysteries of a…
She represents award-winning, best-selling, critically-acclaimed authors and is a fierce champion for every step of their publication process and every stage of their careers. Subject Focus: Fiction Debut, Fiction Myste…
Melissa is always interested in developing her adult commercial fiction list, with a particular eye out for vibrant and fun young women’s fiction, stories with magic, mysteries and thrillers by authors from underrepresen…
Subject Focus: Fiction Debut, Fiction Horror, Fiction Mystery, Fiction Paranormal, Scifi Fantasy, Thriller, Fiction Romance, General Fiction, Childrens Young Adult Fiction Please check the website to see if we are curre…
Melissa represents a wide-range of Adult fiction and non-fiction titles. In fiction, she gravitates towards high-concept novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing, deep emotional connection, and an immersive se…
Fiction Debut Fiction Mystery Fiction Romance General Fiction Non Fiction Biography Non Fiction History Politics Current Affairs Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Science Non Fiction General O…
She considers herself a literary omnivore, representing books for all ages and across many different genres. She loves anything and everything cozy (fantasy, mysteries, romantasy, non-fiction, horror, etc), and gravitat…
Sophie represents a wide range of authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelists and children’s book writers. She champions projects with a wide commercial appeal that balance accessibility with de…
She’s drawn to big, propulsive fiction that grabs you from the first page and won’t let go. She’s especially interested in atmospheric thrillers, dark psychological suspense, mystery and crime fiction and voice driven up…
Over the course of her dynamic career she has sold well over seven hundred titles to every major publisher, and has built a client list of more than forty authors spanning the commercial fiction genres, primarily in the…
As a recovering attorney, she is drawn to underrepresented BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled creatives, hoping to help them reach their authorial and artistic dreams. Caribbean and South American stories, folklore, and mytho…
Elisa represents authors writing from Picture Books to Adult literature and is the French foreign rights agent for The Seymour Agency. She is always on the lookout for new voices in kid-lit and in romance. Accepts Cont…
Ann is looking for characters who aren’t afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs – whether they fight with their fists or their words. She’s open to all genres of middle grade—and especially love stories tha…
Samantha Haywood’s submission mandates include: Plurality of voices, stories and authors of all backgrounds are encouraged! Originality and variety in my client list is the objective. Fiction Mandates: Literary fiction…
I love a good read-aloud picture book, whether short (WHAT WILL FAT CAT SIT ON?) or long (LIBRARY LION). I have a soft spot for funny middle-grade fiction and chapter books (classics like RAMONA THE PEST, newer gems like…
I am interested in a wide range of writing and represent both fiction and non-fiction. Fiction: While a generalist, I am drawn to novels that tackle human complexity, thoughtful world-building, strong emotional resonanc…
Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…
She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focused…
Rose is particularly drawn to psychological thrillers with a dark twist, layered mysteries, and stories that explore obsession, secrets, and moral ambiguity. She has a deep love for Southern and Southern Gothic fiction,…
While she has experience editing a range of genres, her expertise lies in romance, comedy, drama, mystery and thriller; genres that elicit an emotional and physical response: of dread or delight.
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