Literary agents for thriller — page 3

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want thriller, based on what they say on their public websites. “thriller” is a genre tag; its identifier is thriller. 265 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 265)

  • The Bent Agency · US

    Says: “deviously twisty thrillers”

    My list spans both children’s and adult books across a variety of genres. Across the board, my tastes lean towards commercial, entertaining, accessible books with clever hooks and something to say about the world. I am p…

  • The Blair Partnership · GB

    I represent children’s fiction and non-fiction up to YA and crossover. I am looking for ambitious storytelling, a bold approach to structure and voice and a fresh take on genre, and I’m particularly interested in submis…

  • The Blair Partnership · GB

    After a career publishing some of the biggest and best commercial fiction authors, I’m thrilled to take on clients in crime, thriller, mystery and book club fiction – and to be their creative and commercial champion. Fo…

  • The Soho Agency · London

    Says: “fast paced thrillers”

    He represents an eclectic list that includes bestselling fiction and nonfiction of all kinds, from history and medicine, heartwarming memoir, to illustrated books, to edgy detective novels and fast paced thrillers. He a…

  • Says: “Thrillers/procedural crime with a point of difference.”

    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

    She is actively acquiring and particularly looking for romance, fantasy and YA submissions. Some themes she’d like to see: Anything rooted in contemporary Irish culture or folklore Romance from across the board: spicy…

  • The Soho Agency · London

    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

    Alice loves storytelling in all its forms, whether it’s fiction or narrative non-fiction. She is actively looking for new talent in crime, thrillers, epic family sagas; book club literary fiction, memoir – in fact every…

  • 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…

  • Watson, Little · London

    James looks after a dynamic and wide-ranging list of writers. James is passionate about reading and good writing. He is hugely enthusiastic about his authors’ work and is always searching for strong storytelling and new…

  • Aevitas Creative Management · US

    Says: “thrillers with strong hooks”

    While she is perhaps best known for her representation of picture book writers, she is currently looking to balance her list with more fiction for middle-graders and young adults, and is especially seeking novels that ce…

  • Curtis Brown Group · GB

    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…

  • Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Steph represents a broad range of writers from debut authors to bestselling brand authors, and is drawn to a variety of genres including thrillers and espionage, book club fiction and romance with a twist, gothic stories…

  • Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Says: “stylish, propulsive thriller”

    I’m looking for irresistible, immersive non-fiction across history, travel, nature writing, arts, music, fashion, wellbeing, politics and popular culture. I’m keen to hear from academics, experts and journalists who hav…

  • Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Says: “…where she established an eclectic list of high profile clients including multi-million copy crime thriller writers Chris Whitaker and Lucy Foley, record-breaking Dr Adam Kay (This is Going to Hurt…”

  • Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Says: “clever, twisty, layered thrillers/mysteries”

    I represent both literary and commercial fiction, and select non-fiction. I’m on the hunt for contemporary stories of love and friendship told with humour, heart and sizzling chemistry (think Rye Lane, Evenings and Week…

  • Dominick Abel Literary Agency · US

    We handle mostly fiction, with a specialty in mystery and suspense. Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery Thriller Non Fiction Business Investing Finance Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction True Crime

  • Kimberley Cameron & Associates · US

    In adult fiction, she represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and crossover speculative fiction. With children’s fiction,…

  • Apollo Literary LLC · US

    Says: “…Horror Fiction Inspirational Fiction Mystery New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Anthology Non Fiction Biography…”

  • Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency, LLC · US

    Today, he helps sports authors across North America find the right home for their book and secure strong publicity across the sports media landscape. Ames brings his passion and experience to helping athletes, broadcast…

  • Liza Dawson Associates · US

    Says: “Gripping thrillers/psychological or domestic suspense—Character-driven, mentally intense reads.”

    I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…

  • FinePrint Literary Management · US

    Says: “thrillers (both speculative and domestic)”

    Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…

  • Liza Dawson Associates · US

    Caitlin specializes in quality commercial fiction including science fiction & fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and women’s fiction. She also handles a few select middle grade and YA authors.

  • Donald Maass Literary Agency · US

    Katie focuses on representing commercial fiction for young adult and adult markets in the areas of upmarket women’s fiction, book club fiction, romance, psychological / domestic suspense, thrillers, and coming-of-age sto…

  • Alicia Brooks Literary Agency · US

    Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…

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