DHH News Roundup 6th - 19th October 2025
Tom Hindle
We’re thrilled to see the cover for Tom Hindle’s new murder mystery, A Killer in Paradise (Century, January 2026) out in the wild!
The book has also been hailed as “the perfect crime novel” by Janice Hallett.
Dean Atta
Congratulations to Dean Atta, whose debut adult literary novel, Big Man, has been sold to Cipher Press, in a deal struck by Abi Fellows.
Additionally, Dean’s short film, Two Black Boys in Paradise, based on his poem, was awarded. Best Animation at the Ealing Film Festival.
Jo Thomas
The new gorgeous festive romance from Jo Thomas, Christmas at Hollybush Farm (Transworld), was published.
With a sprinkle of festive cheer and a dash of goodwill, might the community pull together to help save Christmas?
Anita Frank
Also published last week was the Audible Original, The Man Who Fell From the Sky by Anita Frank, an epic tale of love and loyalty at the height of WW2.
Frances White
The new fantasy novel from bestselling author, Frances White, The Bone Door (Penguin Michael Joseph, May 2026) has been revealed.
Richly atmospheric with a dark horror thread, this is one you will not want to miss.
Daisy Buchanan
We were delighted to see Daisy Buchanan’s Read Yourself Happy (DK Red, February 2025)* included in Good Housekeeping’s Good Books Christmas Collection for 2025.
Sunyi Dean
The US cover for Sunyi Dean’s new novel, The Girl With A Thousand Faces (Tor, May 2026), has been revealed.
A Gothic tale set in a historical Hong Kong, the book meshes ancient myths and local legends into a haunting story of ghosts, grief, and women who will not forgive.
Tomek Mossakowski
The debut novel from Tomek Mossakowski, Jonny, has been bought by Borough Press and is due for release in spring 2027.
Jabin Ali bought UK & Commonwealth rights (exc. CAN) from Abi Fellows.
Richard Swan
Happy publication day to Richard Swan! Grave Empire, the first in his ‘The Great Silence’ series, was published in paperback (Orbit).
Lizzie Huxley-Jones
Lizzie Huxley-Jones’ new novel, Reality Check, will be published by Simon & Schuster, in a deal negotiated by Abi Fellows.
The book will publish in April 2026, and the cover has also been revealed!
Alison Barrow
We are absolutely delighted that the debut novel from Alison Barrow, The Table in the Corner, will be published by new HQ imprint, Juniper Press, headed up by Manpreet Grewal, to whom David Headley sold UK & Commonwealth (exc. CAN) rights.
US rights were pre-empted by Claire Wachtel at Union Square, while Penguin Random House won German rights in a three-way auction.
The book will publish in summer 2027.
Karen Arthur
Congratulations to Karen Arthur. Grandma’s Locs, has won the Diversity Book Award, in the Picture Book category (illustrated by Camilla Ru).
Sean Lusk
We are thrilled to announce that Sean Lusk’s A Woman of Opinion (Transworld, May 2025), has been listed for the Saltires, Scotland’s National Book Awards.
Katie Baskerville
HQ has signed Beyond Belief, an exploration of gossip by Katie Baskerville. Marleigh Price bought World English Language rights from Abi Fellows, and the book will be out in hardback, ebook and audio on 12 March 2026.
The enticing cover reveal also took place this week!
Paul Waters
The new novel from Paul Waters, and the first in his ‘Haveli Hotel Mystery’ series, Murder in Moonlit Square, was published by Bedford Square Books.
A warm and witty mystery set in Delhi, where a streetwise nun and a hotelier take on murder and mayhem…!
Rebecca Templeton
Little, Brown’s Sphere imprint has bought the debut historical fantasy from Rebecca Templeton, due for release in April 2026, in a deal made by Emily Glenister.
Lochbound is an irresistible reimagining of The Little Mermaid set in 1700s Scotland.
* deal done by Diana Beaumont at Marjacq Scripts