DHH News Roundup 18th August - 7th September 2025
Suzie Edge
Suzie Edge’s brand new gruesome children’s book, A Hole in the Head (Hachette Children’s Group), was published last week - a macabre journey through medical firsts!
Richard Swan
The cover for Richard Swan’s blistering science fiction epic, The Infinite State (Tor Books, August 2026), has been revealed. This is Book 1 in Richard’s ‘Decurion Saga’. The book also received a rave review from Peter F. Hamilton:
“The Infinite State is the kind of future that’s so horrific you know in your heart it will never exist. But Richard Swan has made it believable.”
Frances May
Happy publication day to Francesca May, whose new book, This Vicious Hunger* (Orbit), was released last week, a dark gothic fantasy about intoxication, obsession and a desperate hunger for knowledge, whatever the cost.
M. A. Hunter
The new edge-of-your seat psychological thriller by M. A. Hunter, The Tenants (Boldwood Books), was released.
These walls don’t talk, they listen…
Clare Murphy
A warm welcome to Clare Murphy, who joins Abi Fellows’ list. Clare worked full-time as an Oral Storyteller on stages from Singapore to Soho. Her upcoming book centres women and goddesses and reignites Celtic mythology with a bawdy punk feminist flame.
L. C. Winter
The forthcoming debut novel from L. C. Winter, Spider, Spider (Duckworth Books, March 2026) has received some fantastic endorsements of late:
“L. C. Winter is fantastic writer. If you liked The Silence Factory by the splendid Bridget Collins, I think this is for you.” Natasha Pulley
“repare to be glued to every creeping word of menace in a Victorian world of murder, mystery and madness.” Essie Fox
Elly Vine
We’re thrilled to announce that Lucy Vine’s (writing as Elly Vine) new book, The Lottery Winner Widows Club will be published by Wildfire Books in March 2026, in a deal negotiated by Diana Beaumont.
Anthony Kavanagh
We were delighted that Pop Scars by Anthony Kavanagh (Blink, July 2025), was a Spotify editors pick for August.
Ragnar Jónasson
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Crime Writer (Penguin Michael Joseph) by Ragnar Jónasson was also published last week. A gripping mystery, rotted in the literary world, this one will grab you from the first page!
Tariq Ashkanani
Huge congratulations to Tariq Ashkanani, who has been shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for his crime novel, The Midnight King (Viper Books, April 2025).
Jane Crowther
Jane Crowther’s forthcoming book, Silver Screens (Pavilion, September 2025) is a celebration of cinemas around the world, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups!
Mandy Robotham
Congratulations to Mandy Robotham, whose new book The Compass, will be published by Sphere in August 2026, in a deal negotiated by Broo Doherty. This will be a major highlight for Little, Brown at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.
Emmanuel Hanley-Lloyd
Welcome to Emmanuel Hanley-Lloyd, who joined David Headley’s list.
Emmanuel works in global climate policy, developing legal advocacy strategies that tackle the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. He is working on his debut novel.
Alison Barrow
Also joining David’s list is Alison Barrow, who has worked in UK publishing PR for over 30 years, alongside the likes of Dan Brown, Bonnie Garmus & Paula Hawkins.
With David, Alison is working on her debut novel.
M. W. Craven
Finally, congratulations to M. W. Craven, who hit no.4 in the Sunday Times bestseller list, with his latest ‘Washington Poe’ book, The Final Vow.
*deal done by Diana Beaumont at Marjacq Scripts