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Amy Beashel Debut Shortlisted for BTB Award

6/30/2020

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Congratulations to Amy Beashel, whose debut YA novel, The Sky Is Mine, has been shortlisted for the Bristol Teen Book Award. 

The award is organised by librarians, teachers and students and is aimed at celebrating diversity in young adult fiction.

​Izzy feels invisible. Trapped under the weight of expectation and censored by shame.

Her mum Steph and best friend Grace have always been there to save her. But with one under the control of her stepfather and the other caught in the throes of new love, Izzy is falling between the cracks.
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As threats to her safety grow, Izzy wants to scream. But first she must find her voice.
And if the sky is the limit, then the sky is hers.


Congratulations, Amy!
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DHH News Roundup 22nd - 28th June 2020

6/26/2020

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We were delighted that all of Brian McGilloway's Inspector Benedict Devlin novels were rereleased last week, in eBook, complete with brand new covers. 

Little, Brown imprint Constable & Robinson acquired World English Language (exc. USA and Canada) from David Headley - meaning this fantastic and dark series, set in the borderlands between Northern and Southern Ireland, has a new lease of life with new readers. 

The paperbacks are due to follow next year, but in the meantime, you can purchase all five on your eReader.

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As of the 25th June, Phillipa Ashley's most recent summery getaway novel, A Perfect Cornish Escape, will be available in 420 Asda stores!

The book is also available in all Sainsburys stores until next week, and selected Tesco stores, across the country.


The latest in M.W. Craven's Washington Poe series, The Curator, was reviewed in Ireland's Woman's Way magazine last week:

"I can't explain how much it captured me... So twisty and turny and just so, so brilliantly clever. I couldn't recommend enough."
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It's official! The proofs are in for Stuart Turton's second novel, The Devil and the Dark Water (October 2020, Bloomsbury Raven). 

Stuart is the author of the Costa Award-winning The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle and this second book is highly anticipated. 

An impossible murder.
A remarkable detective duo.
A demon who may or may not exist...


The book has already been sold in nine territories pre-publication, with Polish and Korean rights going to Wydawnictwo Albatros and Daewon Cl respectively, just this week.


The cover for Femi Kayode's debut novel Lightseekers has been revealed. 
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Three young students are brutally murdered in a Nigerian university town, their killings - and their killers - caught on social media. The world knows who murdered them; what no one knows is why.

As the legal trial begins, investigative psychologist Philip Taiwo is contacted by the father of one of the boys, desperate for some answers to his son's murder. Philip is an expert in crowd behaviour and violence but travelling to the sleepy university town that bore witness to the killings, he soon feels dramatically out of his depth. Years spent first studying, then living in the US with his wife and children mean he is unfamiliar with many Nigerian customs and no one involved in the case seems willing to speak out.

The more Philip digs, and the more people he meets with a connection to the case, the more he begins to realise that there is something very wrong concealed somewhere in this community.
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​This is a sharp, thrilling and dark series that we know crime fans are going to go head over heels for. The book is available to pre-order now (February 2021).

Luke Turner wrote an opinion piece for the Guardian on the late, great Vera Lynn's version of We'll Meet Again and the current political reappropriating of the song. 

Touching on Luke's next book, Men At War, this is a fascinating piece that is well worth a read.
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Lovely to see Jo Thomas' books given a well-deserved mention in this month's Prima magazine:

"You can almost smell the locations in Jo Thomas' books, from lemon groves in Sicily to lavender fields in Provence."

Jo's latest book, Escape to the French Farmhouse, is out now in eBook and is a best seller! The paperback will follow in July.


The next book from Carys Jones, The List, is published this Wednesday (1st July) in eBook and has picked up a fantastic endorsement from M.W. Craven:

"Compelling, unsettling and utterly addictive. The List got deep under my skin as I read it in a single sitting."

Five names.
The first two are dead.
​The third is yours.
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The Mist, the third in Ragnar Jónasson's Hidden Iceland trilogy, continues to garner fantastic praise, including from the other side of the Atlantic, as the book published this week in America:

"If you're looking for a fictional good fright to distract you from the real ones, look no further than this third entry... The talented Jónasson backs up two months to portray - with the precision of Harold Pinter - two complex marriages... On a couple of occasions, Hermansdóttir shrieks with horror, and reads will, too."
​Washington Post

"He deals in vertiginous, unputdownable stories that are nevertheless still imbued with melancholy and heartbreak. This, the third of his series featuring downbeat female policewoman Hulda Hermannsdóttir, is his best yet."
​Metro

"... it will absolutely grab you and fully engross you in Hulda’s world that Jónasson has created. It is no exaggeration to say that as soon as I finished this book, I immediately started ordering more form this author."
​The Nerd Daily



Finally, we have a lovely cover reveal courtesy of Jules Wake. 
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Jules' next book, The Saturday Morning Park Run, will be published in eBook in August 2020 and October in paperback. 

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​This is the story of two women.
One old, one young.
One looking for new adventures. One looking for a purpose.
Both needing a friend.

And this is how, along with two little girls in need of a family, a gorgeous stranger, and a scruffy dog, they bring the whole community together every Saturday morning for love, laughter and a little bit of running…(well, power walking).

Some people come into your life when you need them the most.

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DHH News Roundup 15th - 21st June 2020

6/19/2020

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We're kicking off this week's news roundup with the lovely news that two more Shop Girls books, by Joanna Toye, have been snapped up by HarperCollins, in a deal negotiated by Broo Doherty.

While the titles are TBC, the books will follow the first three books in the saga series (A Store At War, Wartime for the Shop Girls and Heartache for the Shop Girls). 

In other fab news for Joanna, ​having hit No. 13 in last week's Heatseekers chart for Heartache, she is still holding her own at No. 19 and is still in the top twenty for the third week running.


The Space Between Worlds, the highly anticipated SFF novel from Micaiah Johnson, has been given a wonderful quote from Worldbreaker saga author Kameron Hurley:

"A gritty, riveting, and ultimately hopeful novel about the people, choices, and relationships who make us who we are - in this world, and in those we can only imagine."

This superb debut will be published by Hodder & Stoughton in August 2020.
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Having steadily climbed the charts since its release on the 7th May, the latest getaway book from Jo Thomas, Escape to the French Farmhouse, hit the No.1 bestselling eBook spot over the weekend (we definitely celebrated with some croissants)!

It was also at the top No.1 spot for 'Holiday Fiction', 'Contemporary Romance' and 'Women's Action & Adventure Fiction'. Absolutely brilliant!

To get everyone through lockdown, MyWeekly have released a compilation of warm, positive fiction from some of romance reader's favourite authors, and our Jo is a contributor. Pick up your copy here.

Another one of Jo's books, The Olive Branch, has had its Bulgarian rights sold to Era. This lovely, feel-good romance set in Italy is the perfect read for the coming months...
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The fourth in L.C. Tyler's Elsie and Ethelred series, Herring on the Nile, has been given a lovely review from blogger Northern Reader:

"This is a very enjoyable book full of incident  and reflection on who is exactly who among a closed community of passengers... I recommend this book for its wit and more; it is a very enjoyable read on many levels." To read the full review, click here.

Tyler's books are a brilliant pick-me-up - don't believe us? Try them for yourself...


Until the end of the day today (22nd June), you can snap up any one of these three books for only 99p, as part of Kobo's Father's Day promo. Click on the image below to take you to the deal.
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M.W. Craven appeared in this month's Deadly Pleasures magazine, with all three of his Washington Poe books covered. 

Click this link to see the article.


Huge congratulations to Phillipa Ashley who sees her latest novel, A Perfect Cornish Escape, land at No.1 in the Heatseekers Chart!

This feel-good summer read was released earlier this month, and we are delighted to see it doing so well already.
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The Creak On the Stairs, the debut novel from Icelandic author Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, has been reviewed by the Financial Times' Barry Forshaw:

"​We’re used to Icelandic writers lowering the temperature — in more ways than one — and Ægisdóttir proves to be adept at this chilly art as any of her confrères (and consoeurs).Elma is a memorably complex character, and Victoria Cribb’s translation is(as usual) non-pareil."

We couldn't be more thrilled with this fantastic endorsement!

When a woman's body is discovered at a lighthouse in the Icelandic town of Akranes, investigators discover shocking secrets in her past...



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Yesterday evening (Sunday 21st June), client Luke Turner appeared on BBC1's Countryfile to discuss Epping Forest, its past and wildlife and how it is looked after.

The Forest was a poignant and prominent feature in Luke's his 2019 debut non-fiction memoir, Out of the Woods.

If you missed it, you can catch up here.

Finally, we have some excellent Ragnar Jónasson news!

First up, Ragnar's new Hidden Iceland book, The Mist, has picked up a fantastic review in Publishers Weekly:

"Jónasson’s exceptional third and final novel featuring Reykjavík Det. Insp. Hulda Hermannsdóttir... Fans of dark crime fiction that doesn’t pull punches will be amply rewarded."

In addition, the Sunday Times has produced their Top 100 Books for this summer's reading, and it is one of the books chosen: "Jónasson puts himself up there with the best with this clever tale..."

The Mist is available to buy now
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Secondly, we are delighted to reveal that Orenda Books will be publishing the sixth, and final, in the Dark Iceland series, starring Detective Ari Thór. 

Winterkill is due for publication in December 2020, and we head back to Siglufjörður, where the body of a young girl is found on the town's main street, prompting a dangerous hunt - in a violent snowstorm - for her killer. But once the truth is revealed, nothing in Siglufjörður will be the same ever again.
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DHH News Roundup 8th - 14th June 2020

6/10/2020

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The next in Julie Caplin's Romantic Escapes series, The Little Teashop In Tokyo, was published this week and it is utterly gorgeous.

If you have yet to introduce yourself to these books, you've got some catching up to do, as this is her sixth one, following: The Little Cafe In Copenhagen, The Little Brooklyn Bakery, The Little Paris Patisserie, The Northern Lights Lodge and The Secret Cove In Croatia.

As a lot of you know, Julie Caplin is a pseudonym used by author Jules Wake, who this week signed with HarperCollins' One More Chapter, for a further SEVEN books! The Tokyo book is the first of the seven, and the deal includes Jules' first historical novel, The Secrets of Latimer House​.
In more Julie Caplin / Jules Wake news, titles for both have been sold to Slovakia:

  • Notting Hill in the Snow to Akutell
  • The Little Brooklyn Bakery & The Little Paris Patisserie to Grada

Congrats Jules / Julie!
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Also published this week, was the third in Phillipa Ashley's Porthmellow Harbour series, A Perfect Cornish Escape, which went straight in at No.3 on the Heatseekers Chart!

As its name suggests, this is the perfect slice of escapism (especially now, when going on holiday seems like a lovely dream). 

In addition to all good bookstores, and online, the book is available, from 11th June, in all Sainsburys, for four weeks, at only £2.99, as part of their Recommended For You promo.

In this week's issue of MyWeekly, Phillipa has also written a short story, The Merry Maidens, drawing on the local Cornish myth that nineteen maidens were turned to stone as punishment for dancing on a Sunday. A beautiful and engaging read, pick up your copy now!

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A Perfect Cornish Escape and M.W. Craven's The Curator were selected by Women's Weekly as part of their Book Club choices!

A Perfect Cornish Escape
"With intriguing backstories and a gorgeous setting, this joyful love story is the tonic for us all right now."

The Curator
"Jaw-droppingly shocking and intense, there's no escaping this novel's tense narrative and tightly woven mystery."

The Curator, published on 4th June, is the third in Craven's Washington Poe series, and while the author has form for the tricky, this might be Poe's most challenging case yet...

"Witty, clever and shocking, The Curator is excellent at jolting your eyes onto the next page." Cumbria Life

"Pacy, gory and clever, this is our new fave troubled cop / eccentric buddy duo." Crime Monthly

"An intriguing, fast-moving mystery." The Times

"Superb." Daily Mail

"Atmospherically moody." Peterborough Telegraph
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The new book from Jo Thomas, Escape to the French Farmhouse, has landed at No.9 on the Bestselling eBook chart, and No.1 on the 'Holiday Fiction' eBook chart! This gorgeous story evokes all the senses of Provence in summer - get your pastries ready, brew a delicious smoky cup of coffee and throw open the windows to let the lavender in...

It has been announced that Jo will be appearing at the Wantage Literary Fest online, along with Sue Moorcroft and a DHH stablemate, Julie Caplin! The event will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 22nd July, via Zoom, and you can join the event on the day, by clicking this link. 
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Noir from the Bar, an Anthology consisting of 30 stories by crime and mystery writers from all over the world, was published last week and we are thrilled that client Eve Smith is a contributor. Eve is the author of speculative thriller, The Waiting Rooms (available now in eBook and published in paperback on 9th July 2020).





​All the stories have been donated free-of-charge from authors, and all proceeds are to go to NHS charities. There's lots to suit every appetite, including:
  • Locked room mystery
  • Gritty noir
  • Cozy capers
  • Psychological thrillers
  • Twist-in-the-tales
  • Revenge dramas
  • Shocking shorts
  • Longer dramas to savour

You can get your copy now by clicking this link.


While it may be a little under four months until Stuart Turton's second book, The Devil and the Dark Water, some lucky readers have managed to get a hold of a copy early.

One of these readers was Icelandic crime writer Ragnar Jónasson, who had this to say about the book:

"An absolute treat from the most original voice in crime fiction."

​The book is published on 1st October - from Bloomsbury Raven - and you can pre-order your copy here.
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Hodder has snapped up three more books from Anna Jacobs, in a deal negotiated by Broo Doherty. 

Anna's new series will set in the 1930s, around a lake in the Pennines. 

Also, in more Anna Jacobs news, L'Archipel in France have bought rights to her Irish Sisters trilogy: A Pennyworth of Sunshine, Twopenny Rainbows and Threepenny Dreams.

A Widow's Courage, Anna's latest novel in the Birch End series, is out now.


The Financial Times has reviewed Abi Elphinstone's upcoming Jungledrop, saying it "brims with wit and ingenuity". 

Jungledrop​, due for publication in October 2020, is the next in Abi's Unmapped Chronicles series, and follows Rumblestar. 
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Finally, we were delighted to see that Ragnar Jónasson's The Darkness has landed at No.2 on Germany's Der Spiegel list, and sees the highest ranking of any Icelandic novel in Germany since 2005. 

The Darkness is the first in Ragnar's DI Hulda Hermansdóttir series, with The Island and The Mist following, and both available to buy now.

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One More Chapter Takes 7 More From Jules Wake

6/9/2020

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HarperCollins’ digital first division, One More Chapter, has landed seven new titles by Jules Wake, who also writes as Julie Caplin.

Editorial director Charlotte Ledger acquired world all language rights from Broo Doherty at the DHH Literary Agency.

As well as continuing the author’s Romantic Escapes series, with The Little Teashop in Tokyo publishing next week, the deal also sees the author's first historical novel, The Secrets of Latimer House, inspired by the women who carried out covert operations at Latimer House, which housed German prisoners during the Second World War, in Buckinghamshire. The book is currently scheduled for next summer.

Wake said: “I’m thrilled to have signed a further contract with the team at One More Chapter and, in particular, Charlotte Ledger who has championed my work from the very start of my writing career. It’s great to be working with an incredibly supportive publisher who helps to nurture and grow your writing and allows you to explore new directions.”
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Ledger added: “Every book Jules writes is a masterclass in uplifting, romantic commercial fiction. Over the years we’ve worked together she’s gone from strength to strength. She’s reached the top of the kindle charts with Covent Garden in the Snow and her Julie Caplin series has sold nearly a quarter of a million copies worldwide, including hitting the Der Speigel bestseller list in Germany this year. I’m incredibly proud of all she has achieved and I’m so happy to be working with both her and Broo on exciting new opportunities at One More Chapter.”

From The Bookseller article | Mark Chandler

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DHH News Roundup 1st - 7th June 2020

6/5/2020

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The Curator, the third in M.W. Craven's fantastic Washington Poe crime series, was published last week and we couldn't be more excited for readers to get to grips with Poe's latest case. Renowned for his head-scratching cases, M.W. Craven will have you guessing right up until the last page. 

Mike was interviewed about his writing inspiration for this month's Crime Monthly​, and also featured in this month's Woman & Home as a Book Club Choice. Both copies are available to buy now.
The longlists were announced for the 2020 CWA Dagger Awards and we were delighted to see Black Summer, the second Washington Poe book, included. Congratulations, Mike!
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Also selected as a Woman & Home Book Club Choice was Phillipa Ashley's forthcoming A Perfect Cornish Escape. The book was released in selected Tesco stores last week, and will be published officially this Thursday (11th June).

In more good news for Phillipa, and this gorgeous summery book, DuMont have snapped up German rights.
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An exclusive short story from Jo Thomas, Summer at the Beach Shack, is featured in this month's Woman & Home. 

Jo's latest book, Escape to the French Farmhouse, was published in eBook in May and will be published in paperback on 6th August. 

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Only released last week, Joanna Toye's Heartache for the Shop Girls has gone straight in to the Heatseekers Chart at no.18! Congratulations, Joanna!
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The German rights to Stephen Moss' august 2021 bird biography book, The Swan, have been bought by DuMont.

If you missed Stephen's appearance on @urbanbirder's webinar, you can catch up here. 


The second YA book from Kate Mallinder, Asking For A Friend was published this week and the reviews are coming in thick & fast:

"Mallinder both draws out the best and worst of social issues as a teen across the book and I hope that the experiences of this trio give hope and self-belief to young readers that it can get better."
Lily and the Fae blog


"I am a huge fan of Kate’s writing... I can see a lot of teens relating to these characters and that’s just fantastic. A story about true friendship and determination."
Kirsty's Book Buying Addiction blog

"Kate Mallinder is the new queen of YA contemporary and I cannot wait to see what she does next."
Amazon review

Kate hosted a virtual launch party on Facebook along with blogger Chelley Toy, and you can catch up here.
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Looking for a fantastic new book to set you up for the week ahead?

The eBook of Brian McGilloway's The Last Crossing, is only 99p until the 14th June as part of Kobo's 99 for 99p sale. Click the title to take you to the deal. 

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Paul Johnston has taken part in a fascinating piece for the Edinburgh Evening News along with other  Scottish crime-writers, who set their books in Edinburgh, on how their main characters would be coping during lockdown. Quint Dalrymple, Paul's protagonist, is no stranger to dystopian-esque times...

Click this link to read on. 


The first reader review for Mike Hollow's forthcoming novel, The Blitz Detective, is in!

"The book is well-plotted. I liked the setting and the protagonist, but the thing I liked the most about this story is the detailed description of life in London back then. With mesmerising narration and wonderful character development, this book is a sweet pick. And after reading The Four Symbols I was looking for more WW2 stuff and this surely satisfied me. I would gladly recommend this book."

The book is released on 23rd July by Allison & Busby. 
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Finally, a heart congratulations to L.C. Tyler for his shortlisting at CrimeFest's eDunnit and Last Laugh Award, for his new Elsie & Ethelred novel, The Maltese Herring. 

The winners will be announced online on Tuesday 7 July. 

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