Phrasemill lists literary agents who want plot twist, based on what they say on their public websites. “plot twist” is a trope tag; its identifier is plot-twist. 60 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.
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “a story that hinges on a clever speculative twist”
I am looking for a book that I'll be thinking about long after I finish the last page. This could be a twisty suspense with an exciting and original hook (I love a high concept hook!) or an epic or intimate love story wi…
Colwill & Peddle · GB
I am always looking for fiction with a unique voice and above all a compelling plot-driver story. I love unusual perspectives, dark twists and sharp writing.
At the moment I’m particularly on the lookout for really fres…
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “a plot that is set up with a big commercial accessible hook and as a reader you think you know what you're going to read, and then bam! the plot totally keeps you on your toes.”
My focus is to find authors and books that will become future bestsellers and brands. I specialise in mysteries, suspense, thrillers, crime and book club fiction, but I’m also a huge fan of anything that embodies the nat…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “twists that play fair”
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…
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “lovers of a good twist”
I am always hungry to read new writers and am actively looking for storytelling that surprises or moves me. I am drawn to strong points of view, especially those of women. I prize books that try to make sense of the work…
Eve White Literary Agency · GB
Says: “to be taken by surprise”
I read fiction and non-fiction of all kinds. The non-fiction books I love most often shed light on under-represented perspectives, communities and histories, while in fiction I’m looking for novels which might explore ne…
Greenstone Literary · GB
Says: “a pacy, twisty, surprising plot”
I read widely across genres! I am always looking for commercial crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical and romance fiction as well as very select non-fiction.
Above everything I want to be entertained. I’m look…
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters.
In general I love bo…
Paper Literary · London
Says: “plenty of twists and turns”
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction).
She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “well-executed plot twists”
Upmarket-commercial fiction, series crime and thrillers, historical fiction, high-concept fiction, middle grade, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir, popular science/psychology and serious history.
Genres aside, A…
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “Something that subverts my expectations and keeps me on the edge of my seat”
Sarah is a Literary Agent, actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction.
I’m currently looking for adult commercial and book club fiction across all genres. I’m always on the look-out for a strong hook – a…
Sophie Hicks Agency · London
Says: “clever drama with a twist you really don't see coming”
She is looking for new adult voices in all genres with the exception of women's fiction.
She is interested in writing that feels fresh, surprising, and above all, must sing off the page.
A great addition to her list wo…
Says: “…to books that feature: action, and lots of it; mysteries; heatwaves and/or raging storms; plot twists; hotels; secrets simmering under the surface; dramatic landscapes, a vivid sense of place; an…”
Marina is actively building her list of authors writing upmarket commercial, reading group and accessible literary fiction, alongside a select and eclectic children’s, YA & non-fiction list.
She is looking for big stori…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “one with a twist”
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “the bigger the twist the better”
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Says: “an unexpected twist”
I would consider my reading tastes to be quite broad and ever-growing, but I am constantly drawn to books that have a decisive voice, unforgettable characters, fantastic worlds or an unexpected twist.
I am currently loo…
Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US
Says: “unexpected twists and turns”
She seeks authors with unique, clear voices who put forth smart, tightly-written prose.
She is actively building her client list with both debut and veteran writers.
Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, she leans…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Says: “books with well-thought out twists and turns”
Moe is primarily interested in children's literature (PB, MG, and YA + graphic novels in those ages) though the right adult work will catch her attention. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, horror, and ro…
Heather Jackson Literary Agency · US
Says: “Books that subvert my expectations to reveal shocking truths”
Fiction with razor-sharp commentary on class
A fresh voice and distinct writing style in romance
Fiction set in the rural Midwest or mountain towns
Nonfiction that alters my worldview
An art heist
A love story set i…
Nelson Literary Agency · US
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing.
I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “more plot-focused than romance”
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…
C&W Agency · GB
Being an agent allows me to do what I love best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working with already published novelists who might want a change in direction.
What I…
Hardman & Swainson Literary Agency · London
I read widely and am delighted when I discover enjoyment in genres outside my usual preferences. I am typically drawn to and am looking for multi-generational domestic novels, through which the reader becomes familiar wi…
Howland Literary · US
Says: “structurally tight and reveal-driven”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
