Literary agents for psychological horror

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want psychological horror, based on what they say on their public websites. “psychological horror” is a genre tag; its identifier is psychological-horror. 16 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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Euan Thorneycroft
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “speculative literary/literary horror”
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…
Camilla Bolton
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “thriller with a horror edge”
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…
Rachel Yeoh
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Says: “stories that utilise fear to make a point about deeper human psychology and the world we live in”
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency’s bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…
Ben Clark
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “upmarket body horror”
He is a passionate advocate for non-fiction in all its forms—whether it’s narrative-driven storytelling, prescriptive guides, self-help or beautifully illustrated works. His interests span cookery, history, philosophy, e…
Sarah Stamp
The Soho Agency · London
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…
Joanna MacKenzie
Nelson Literary Agency · US
Says: “Incisive, cerebral horror”
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…
Bonnie Swanson
FinePrint Literary Management · US
Says: “speculative psychological horror mystery”
Bonnie represents authors who cover all the age groups from picture books through adult, many of whom have their own furry overlords or small two-legged dictators commanding their households, too. When she is open to qu…
Molly Jamieson
United Agents · London
Says: “suspenseful, speculative horror”
Molly is currently looking to expand the sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and romance areas of her list, from MG through YA, crossover and up to adult books. On the adult side of her list, she represents debut and established w…
Annie Bomke
Annie Bomke Literary Agency · US
Her interests span a range of genres—from hard-nosed business books to otherworldly historical novels. She represents a wide variety of adult and YA fiction and nonfiction, including commercial and literary fiction, upm…
Charlie Serabian
Martin Literary Management · US
Says: “Horror that grips into your subconscious with unique takes on things humans are all classically afraid of”
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…
Jo Ramsay
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Nina Richner
Howard Morhaim Literary Agency · US
Nina Richner is an agent representing adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. They are drawn to emotionall…
Valentina Sainato
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
Quressa Robinson
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “Atmospheric, unsettling, psychological, or uncanny horror”
Quressa Robinson is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management, representing adult fiction with a particular focus on science fiction & fantasy, horror, and romance. She is drawn to work that combines bold, distinctiv…
Madelyn Knecht
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “Twisty psychological horror”
Madelyn loves queer stories with dark twists and rich worlds, especially in fantasy and light science fiction. Her favorites include Young Adult fantasy and Adult with fantastic characters you can't help but love. Age G…
Tali Shammas
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “Psychological horror that reads like a dark fairy tale”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres. She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…

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