Literary agents for true crime

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want true crime, based on what they say on their public websites. “true crime” is a genre tag; its identifier is true-crime. 72 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 (1–25 of 72)

Lauren MacLeod
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Based in Nashville, TN, she concentrates on cookbooks, food writing and history, young-adult and middle-grade fiction, memoir, pop culture, true crime, and narrative nonfiction.
Jen Marshall
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Jen’s areas of interest in nonfiction are wide-ranging: investigative journalism, untold histories, fashion and design, social justice, true crime, tech, business, science, philosophy, cities, and pop culture. In fiction…
Rick Richter
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “select true crime”
His areas of interest include self-help, pop culture and music, memoir, history, science, politics and social justice, narrative food writing, and faith. He is also interested in select true crime, commercial fiction, an…
Emma Paterson
Aitken Alexander Associates · GB
I represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, among them a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors. Across all forms, I want to be surprised and transported but moved principally by the quality of the…
Katie Fulford
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “a smart true crime book”
She is looking for authors in both non-fiction and fiction. In non-fiction she is looking for experts and journalists who have something new to say about their areas of expertise, in almost any subject area but particula…
Clare Hulton
Clare Hulton Literary Agency · London
It has a particular interest in food writing and cookery, commercial non-fiction, memoir, biography, true crime, lifestyle, health, parenting and commercial fiction.
Jade Kavanagh
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “thrillers that take an inventive approach to true crime”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Veronique Baxter
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “fictionalised true crime”
I represent authors of literary and genre fiction including Naomi Alderman, Belinda Bauer, Carys Bray, Oliver Harris, Holly Gramazio, Sarah Hilary, S.E Lynes, Stephen Kelman, Charlotte Philby, Sarah Pinborough, M. L. Rio…
Irene Baldoni
Georgina Capel Associates · London
She is looking for literary fiction and narrative non fiction (style is paramount), well-crafted crime and sci-fi. Her non fiction interests are broad and encompass history, politics, science, psychology and true crime.…
Laura Williams
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “novels that feel like true crime”
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Imogen Morrell
Greene & Heaton · GB
Says: “obsessive, literary true crime”
I represent a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. This autumn, I’m really looking to read literary and genre crossover: stylish, clever writing with horror, sci-fi, thriller, gothic, mystery, or dysto…
Laura Heathfield
Greenstone Literary · GB
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…
Julia Silk
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “upmarket true crime”
In fiction she is looking for smart, compelling writing across the spectrum from commercial to literary, particularly when it opens a door into a previously inaccessible world or experience (Crazy Rich Asians, Prep), exp…
Amanda Preston
LBA · GB
Says: “the ultimate whodunnit where I can get lost in the real-life twists and turns of the crime or con”
I represent a wide range of best-selling and award-winning authors across fiction and non-fiction. I love working with authors and their publishing teams to build them into brand names and award winning and bestselling a…
Hannah Schofield
LBA · GB
Says: “non-murder-y true crime”
Across all the below genres, I particularly welcome submissions from writers from communities that have been underrepresented in mainstream publishing, including LGBTQ+ authors, disabled and neurodivergent authors, and a…
Seren Adams
Lexington Literary · GB
Says: “literary true crime”
I am looking for bold and affecting literary fiction set anywhere in the world. Writing with a distinctive and off-kilter voice will always catch my eye - I love prose which is wryly funny; full of feeling; inflected wit…
Adam Gauntlett
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
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…
James Wills
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…
Donald Winchester
Watson, Little · London
Donald is interested in non-fiction, he is keen to see writing on history, popular science, social issues, nature, money and life management, music, sport, film and technology. He is also looking for well-written memoir…
Dominick Abel
Dominick Abel Literary Agency · US
Says: “Non Fiction True Crime”
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
Julia Abramoff
Apollo Literary LLC · US
Says: “…Reference Non Fiction Religion Spirituality Non Fiction Science Non Fiction Sports Non Fiction True Crime Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Non Fiction Advice Relationships Childrens Graphic…”
Arizona Bell
US
Says: “true stories that refuse to look away”
She’s seeking daring nonfiction that pushes boundaries and changes conversations. Arizona’s list centers on voice-driven narrative and creative nonfiction, big-idea books, high-stakes journalism with receipts, fresh sla…
Rachel Estep
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “True crime that reads like fiction, told with deep respect for victims”
YA stories that center Jewish and/or queer voices like Dahlia Adler. Identity-driven, joyful, grounded in heart and truth. Historical fiction that highlights powerful women and hidden corners of history, if you’re writi…
Katherine Flynn
Calligraph · US
Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…
Michelle Jackson
Jackson Literary Agency · US
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…

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