Literary agents for true crime — page 3
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 (51–72 of 72)
she has built a dynamic, bestselling client list, placing over a thousand titles in a broad range of categories, including women’s fiction, commercial fiction, fantasy, young adult, romance, LGBT, middle grade, memoir an…
CHRISTINE J. LEE is an Associate Literary Agent at The Leshne Agency with interest in a broad range of genres, including full-length literary fiction, sci-fi, thrillers, horror, true crime, and romance, YA, cookbooks, in…
I’m always looking for books that make me forget where I am while I’m reading. Whether literary or commercial, I’m drawn to stories with emotional depth, unforgettable characters, and a strong narrative pull – page turne…
Says: “true crime with societal implications”
Kate is looking to represent commercial to upmarket adult fiction and non-fiction. She is particularly interested in authors with strong platforms writing narrative non-fiction, including true crime, journalism, sports,…
Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces. Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects. She is looking for compelling adult lite…
His list includes commercial and literary fiction, sci-fi and fantasy, YA, narrative non-fiction, business, self-development, history, true crime, pop culture, humor, and sports.
Says: “fake true crime novels”
Says: “elevated true crime”
Says: “…Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction True Crime Non Fiction General Other Non Fiction Experience 4 Years of Industry Experience 2023…”
Caroline works closely with Laurie Abkemeier on her list and is drawn to incisive, compelling storytellers with prose that jumps off the page. She is particularly interested in up-and-coming Gen Z voices, as well as dive…
Craig Pyette is an Agent at Lucinda Literary, where he is building a select list of thought leaders and innovators who bring unique and challenging perspectives to the world of books. He is particularly interested in inv…
She acquires books in a wide range of areas in the humanities and social sciences. She works with authors writing general readership books, as well as scholarly books. Special interests: current events, environment, bi…
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…
Says: “immersive true crime narratives”
I am now starting to build my own list, with a focus on romance for new adult and adult readers and Irish writers across genres. On the non-fiction side, I’m interested in anything to do with relationships, pop culture…
In fiction, I’m frequently drawn to charming and winning novels about complicated relationships between families, lovers and friends, such as The Interestings, Commonwealth, Writers & Lovers, The Bee Sting and The In-Bet…
Says: “true crime in the vein of Murderland or Killers of the Flower Moon”
Says: “a literary true crime story”
We represent authors whose work lingers - fiction and nonfiction that is psychologically complex, emotionally precise, and impossible to shake. We're drawn to books that sit at the intersection of literary and commercia…
She holds a special interest in dark, mind-bending narratives, often with a unique world-building element, that strike a chord with their audience. For fiction, I most enjoy dark, mind-bending narratives, often with a u…
She represents authors in both fiction and nonfiction, including YA, with books ranging from commercial to literary and everything in between. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, book…
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