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DHH News Roundup 26th October - 1st November 2020

10/30/2020

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Erin Green has signed a new two-book deal with Headline. 

We expect more news on these titles soon, but the first will be published in May 2021 and both will be set in Shetland. 
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The forthcoming book from Godblind author, Anna Stephens, The Stone Knife has an exclusive excerpt in Fantasy Fiction. 

This is the first in Anna's new Songs of the Drowned series, out later in November and you can read the excerpt right here.


The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton has picked up a fantastic review in the Financial Times:

"A genre sampling epic that sets out outrages traps for the reader and builds and atmosphere of dread up to an operatic final twist."
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Both The Devil and the Dark Water and Micaiah Johnson's The Space Between Worlds have been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards 2020. 

Stuart's book is in the Best Mystery and Thriller category and Micaiah's is up for Best Science Fiction. 

​Votes are cast by the public and you can vote for your favourite books in all categories by clicking on this link. Voting closes 8th November 2020.
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Wishing a very Happy Publication Day to the below books, all of which were released last week in their respective formats:
  • EB The Berlin Girl (Mandy Robotham)
  • PB Finding Love at the Christmas Market (Jo Thomas)
  • HB The Swallow (Stephen Moss)
  • PB Inside Out (Chris McGeorge)
  • PB Christmas for the Shop Girls (Joanna Toye)
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In addition, Nordic rights for The Berlin Girl, have been sold by its primary publisher HarperCollins, to their Danish house.

If you yourself are a keen or budding ornithologist, Stephen Moss has written a piece for November's issue of BBC Wildlife magazine, detailing their flightpaths and what awaits them after a long journey to South Africa.

Russian rights for Clare Whitfield's debut, People of Abandoned Character, have been sold to Eksmo.
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Alison Bruce's new novel, The Moment Before Impact, was released just over a week ago and we were thrilled with the quite bestowed upon it by Ian Rankin last week:
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UK Crime Book Club's anthology, Criminal Shorts is out later in November and we are happy to announce one of its contributing authors is M. W. Craven. 

The anthology is sold for the benefit of The Red Kite Academy in Corby, Northamptonshire, a 'richly diverse community in which children with many special needs, languages, cultures and religions learn together in harmony'. All authors have contributed their work for free, and you can pre-order your copy here.


In addition to this, there is now a special walking tour of Mike's books: M. W. Craven's Cumbria, which gives fans the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Washington Poe (made famous by Craven's books beginning with the CWA-nominated The Puppet Show), and discover a different side of Cumbria, "off the beaten track yet full of magical sites". The tour takes place over 5 days and is the perfect bookish getaway. 

​For more information, click here.
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Shops Girls series author Joanna Toye and fellow author Veronica Henry will be taking part in a Facebook Live event on Wednesday 4th November at 7.30pm GMT. 

The event, sponsored by HarperFiction, will see the two ladies in conversation with HarperCollins' Lynn Drew, regarding their latest books, Christmas for the Shop Girls and A Wedding at the Beach Hut, respectively. 
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Finally, the cover for Mark de Jager's long-awaited sequel to the his Chronicles of Stratus series, Firesky, has been revealed. 

​Relentless. Unstoppable. Dragon. Desire burns in Stratus' soul, powerful like an inferno. With his memory returning, he finally knows who-and what-he is. His is a dragon, brought low by the hand of a dark magician known as the Worm King, separated from his true love, tortured for centuries and now trapped inside the body of a human. But with the memories of his old life comes a return of his true magic, and with it, his true form is slowly returning. And Stratus wants revenge. Bloody and relentless, he slaughters his way through hordes of the undead to reach his archenemy, fighting not only for his own justice but for the whole of humanity...

The book is due for publication from Rebellion in May 2021, and the first in the series, Infernal, will be republished, also by Rebellion, later this month.
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DHH News Roundup 19th - 25th October 2020

10/26/2020

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It's been quite the week for Stuart Turton's second book, The Devil and the Dark Water. 

Portuguese rights for the title were sold to Grupo Almedina, the same home as that of the Stuart's first book, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. 

The New York Times reviewed the book and had this to say: "Compulsively readable ... ​Pipps and Hayes are such charming company that I was happy to travel with them for the extended journey."

Publishers Weekly named it one of The Best Books of 2020 going on to comment: "Turton shows he's the modern master of the classic impossible crime mystery."

Finally, board game rights for the book were sold to Giochi Uniti in Italy. Stay tuned for more news and visuals on this in due course, but it's sure to be a stunner!


The gorgeous, sparkly festive new novel from Phillipa Ashley, A Surprise Christmas Wedding, is out now in eBook. ​Download your copy here.

Staying with Phillipa's news, we were delighted to see that another of her recent titles, A Perfect Cornish Escape, hit no.2 in the Heatseekers chart. 
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Also published this week, was Anna Jacobs' new book, Marrying Simone, a heartwarming tale of second chances and starting over.

The Moment Before Impact by Alison Bruce saw its publication day this week as well as The House, a collaboration by former MP Tom Watson and client Imogen Robertson. 
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M. W. Craven's The Puppet Show, the first in his Washington Poe series, had Lithuanian rights acquired by Leidykla Sofoklis, making it the landmark 20th territory the book has sold in.


A pre-publication review for Chris McGeorge's new book Inside Out was published by the Lancashire Evening Post:

"​With mystery and menace oozing from every page, and a clever, complex plot that leaves readers constantly guessing, Inside Out dishes up sheer entertainment from the intriguing opening sequences right through to the ingenious twist in its tail ... McGeorge is proving to be an accomplished master of the bizarre."
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Last week, we told you that Richard Swan's debut trilogy series, Empire of the Wolf, had been sold to Orbit in a six-figure pre-empt before the Frankfurt Book Fair and also to Piper in Germany.

On top of that, Book 1 in the series has been pre-empted by Host in the Czech Republic.


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It was announced this week that independent publisher Canelo has acquired a number of titles from the Dome Press, including books from the following DHH clients: Adrian Magson, Andrew Swanston, Janie Millman, Jean Levy, Rachael Featherstone, R. C. Bridgestock and Shelan Rodger. 

All the titles are now available as Canelo eBooks on major platforms, with a wider review of the list including rebrandings and print offerings for 2021 release. 

To read the full press release, click here.


Another Dome Press title, The Last Crossing, by Brian McGilloway, has been acquired by Constable Books, an imprint of Little, Brown UK. ​It will publish in February 2021.
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The publisher, who acquired and released the eBooks for Brian's Inspector Benedict Devlin novels earlier this year, have also taken on the rights to his DS Lucy Black series, and the covers were revealed this week. 
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DHH News Roundup 12th - 18th October 2020

10/16/2020

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Carys Jones' The List was published last week and we were pleased as punch that the book was reviewed in heat magazine and the Lancashire Evening Post. 

"You won't be able to turn the pages quick enough as you connect together the pieces of this gripping psychological thriller." heat

"Expect shocks, blind alleys, an enthralling vast, superb plotting and a palpable sense of foreboding as Jones blurs the liens between truth and lies, and thrills and chills our way to that final, unexpected act." Lancashire Evening Post


Also published last week was Anita Frank's HWA-shortlisted debut, The Lost Ones, in paperback.

This book is perfect to settle down with on these decidedly chilly autumnal nights. But you might want to get a blanket to hide behind ... it's sure to send shivers down your spine. 
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We were delighted to see that People of Abandoned Character, the Victorian chiller mystery debut from Clare Whitfield has been selected as one of Nick Rennison's pick of the best in historical fiction October 2020, for the Sunday Times.

Not only that, the book entered the hardback bestseller chat art no.23. Congratulations, Clare!


We're saying hello to two new authors who joined the DHH stable in the last week. 

Sharon Duggal is the author of acclaimed debut novel, The Handsworth Times, and is also one half of the long-running The Ruben and Sharon Show, the UK's only regular radio show featuring a mother and son presenter team. Sharon joins Broo Doherty's list.

Also joining the agency is S.V. Leonard. Sarah will be represented by Emily Glenister and is currently working on her debut novel, a page-turning thriller that is And Then There Were None meets Love Island. Keep your eyes peeled for more on this author soon...
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We're wishing huge congratulations to Ragnar Jónasson, whose book The Mist - the third in his Hidden Iceland series, starring DI Hulda Hermansdóttir - has won the Capital Crime and Amazon Publishing Readers Award, in the Mystery category. 

Having launched in 2019, as part of the inaugural Capital Crime festival, the prize is sponsored by both Amazon and Capital Crime, and readers are invited to vote for their favourite books in a variety of categories. 
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The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton has had Bengali rights sold to Paper Voyager Publishers. 

This marks the 33rd territory the Costa-winning debut has sold in. 

Also in Stuart Turton news, his new novel, The Devil and the Dark Water, has had a few brilliant write-ups that we would like to share with you:

"Wildly inventive, Turton's defies definition as either historical or a crime novel, but provides all the pleasures of both genres and more."
The Times

"Turton flits between characters with trademark intricacy, the plot tossing around on the high seas. Each crest and fall adds to the bewilderingly compelling story, culminating in a completely unpredictable yet thoroughly satisfying ending."
i Newspaper

"An unforgettable and brilliant read."
17 Degrees


We've got a couple of gorgeous cover reveals that we've been itching to share for what feels like forever, and now the time has come!

First up is The Crackledawn Dragon (May 2021), the fourth and final magical book in Abi Elphinstone's Unmapped Chronicles series. Join Zebedee Bolt as he attempts to navigate the kingdom of Crackledawn after being hauled in by an evil harpy, Morg. ​This is a story about saving the world but it’s also a story about trusting friends, and chameleons, even when kingdoms are falling apart.

And next is The Dressmaker of Paris (January 2021), the sumptuous and gorgeous historical debut from Georgia Kaufmann. Rosa Kusstatscher has built a global fashion empire upon her ability to find the perfect outfit for any occasion. But tonight, as she prepares for the most important meeting of her life, her usual certainty eludes her. What brought her to this moment? As she struggles to select her dress and choose the right shade of lipstick, Rosa begins to tell her incredible story. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton. 
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Finally, we had a fantastic end to the week when it was announced that Richard Swan's epic fantasy debut trilogy had been snapped up by Orbit in a six-figure pre-empt before Frankfurt. 

Editor James Long pre-emptively acquired world rights in a three-book deal agreed with Harry Illingworth at the D H H Literary Agency. Orbit UK will publish alongside sister imprint Orbit US as a "major" global launch with a co-ordinated campaign, with the first book in the Empire of the Wolf series scheduled for spring 2022. German rights have been pre-empted by Piper.

The Empire of the Wolf trilogy centres around Sir Konrad Vonvalt, who the synopsis describes as "an 'Emperor's Justice' ... a detective, judge and executioner rolled into one. Vonvalt travels the Empire investigating crimes and dispensing justice, but when he investigates the murder of a noblewoman, Vonvalt uncovers a plot that threatens to bring down the entire empire."

​To read more about this exciting acquisition, click here.

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Orbit Pre-Empt for Richard Swan Debut Trilogy

10/16/2020

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Orbit UK has pre-empted a debut epic fantasy trilogy by British author Richard Swan in a six-figure deal. 

Editor James Long pre-emptively acquired world rights in a three-book deal agreed with Harry Illingworth at the D H H Literary Agency. Orbit UK will publish alongside sister imprint Orbit US as a "major" global launch with a co-ordinated campaign, with the first book in the Empire of the Wolf series scheduled for spring 2022. German rights have been pre-empted by Piper.

The Empire of the Wolf trilogy centres around Sir Konrad Vonvalt, who the synopsis describes as "an 'Emperor's Justice' ... a detective, judge and executioner rolled into one. Vonvalt travels the Empire investigating crimes and dispensing justice, but when he investigates the murder of a noblewoman, Vonvalt uncovers a plot that threatens to bring down the entire empire."

Long called it "exceptional". "Sir Konrad Vonvalt is a captivating and unconventional fantasy hero – think Shardlake and the Witcher rolled into one," he said. "The narrative voice drew me in immediately and I was gripped by the authenticity of Richard’s world-building and how the central mystery snowballs to truly empire-shattering stakes. Intrigue, action and magic combine to deliver a truly memorable reading experience. I’m thrilled to welcome Richard to Orbit."

Swan said: "Having grown up obsessed with Iain M Banks’ Culture series, being published by Orbit has, since my early teens, been a long-held ambition of mine. To see that ambition realised so fully is absolutely exhilarating, and I am tremendously grateful to my agent, Harry Illingworth, and the Orbit team for their vote of confidence in the trilogy."
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Illingworth said: "Sir Konrad Vonvalt is one of the most interesting characters I’ve read in a fantasy novel for quite some time and I was hooked within a few pages of starting this smart novel. I couldn’t be more pleased that Rich’s trilogy has found the perfect home at Orbit. Its energy and excitement on both sides of the Atlantic made the decision a no brainer, and I’ve not doubt that Rich’s fantasy writing career is going to be launched in style."

From The Bookseller article | Katherine Cowdrey

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DHH News Roundup 5th - 11th October 2020

10/12/2020

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The second book from Stuart Turton, The Devil and the Dark Water, has landed straight in at no.4 in the Sunday Times bestseller list & we couldn't be more delighted. 

Along the way, the book picked up the following glowing reviews:

"Turton has fantastic time laying out the details of his intricate plot, leaving the reader wondering if it is something human or supernatural causing the devilry on the Saardam." The Observer New Review

"A rollicking tale of devils, lepers and witchfinders." Irish Times

"An equally expansive and enjoyable convoluted successor - Turton's prose is jaunty and vivis. And unlike most whodunits, I wouldn't recommend it for pre-lights-out reading - not just because of the spooky bits, but because such a lovingly complex construct needs readers who are fully awake." Telegraph

Finally in Devil news, Swedish rights have been sold to Modernista, the very same house to have published Turton's first book, The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle​.


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Our colleague, Emily Glenister, has been promoted to Associate Literary Agent. 

Having joined DHH Literary Agency in 2016 as David Headley's PA, Emily will continue to assist David in the day-to-day running of the agency, but will also be steadily building up a client list of her own. 

At the end of last week, Emily took over representation of Reagan Lee Ray, originally taken on by David earlier this year. Of the acquisition, Emily said "After finding [Reagan's] MS alongside David, I have not been able to stop thinking about her haunting and dark debut novel, set in 1930s Bedlam. I am delighted that both David and Reagan have trusted me with representing her going forward."

​To find out what Emily is looking for, and to see how to submit your work to her, click here.


Czech Republic rights for David Fennell's forthcoming crime thriller, The Art of Death, have been sold to Dobrovsky. 

The book is the first in a series starring DI Grace Archer. When an underground artist leaves three glass cabinets in Trafalgar Square that contain a gruesome installation: the corpses of three homeless men. What then follows is a race against time to find the faceless killer before he strikes again. He is creating a masterpiece, and she will be the star of his show...​
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If you're looking for the perfect pick-me-up read, then you really can get no better than Keris Stainton. Her warm and cheeky humour shines through in her writing and you can pick up The One Who's Not the One for only 99p for the entire month of October. Click this link to buy.


We're always thrilled to see our clients' books talked about in print media and last week, Mandy Robotham's forthcoming The Berlin Girl, was included in The Bookseller's roundup. 

Mandy is the bestselling author of The German Midwife, and her latest book is an entirely heart-wrenching and moving story, set in 1938 Berlin, of a country on the brink of war, a woman who puts herself in the line of fire, and a world about to be forever changed. 
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Ragnar Jónasson's next Ari Thor book, Winterkill, was published in Iceland last week. The book is the sixth in the Dark Iceland series, following Snowblind, Nightblind, Blackout, Rupture and Whiteout. 

On its publication, Winterkill picked up a brilliant review in one of Iceland's leading newspapers: "Ragnar’s best crime novel to date. Not only a crime novel, but also a family story, a story of love, expectations and desires ... and the twist in the tale is Ragnar’s skill in leading readers astray."


The Puppet Show by M. W. Craven has had Bengali rights sold to Chirkut Publishers. This makes the 19th territory the book has sold in and we couldn't be more delighted for Washington Poe, the caustic hero of Craven's supremely popular crime series. The book is the first in the series, with Black Summer and The Curator following. 
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The cover for Jules Wake's next book, The Spark, has been revealed and it is a thing of BEAUTY. 

Jess is falling for Sam.

Sam is falling for Jess.

But it seems life will do whatever it takes to make them fall apart.

When Jess and Sam lock eyes at a party, a spark ignites. The spark. But love at first sight isn’t like the movies, especially when Sam’s ex, Victoria, is determined to make their honeymoon period a living hell.

Is love at first sight enough?


The eBook is due for release on 11th December, and the paperback will follow on 4th March 2021.


Finally, we will be throwing open our doors once again for Pitch DHH and this time, we're going virtual!

Ordinarily, we'd be getting ready to go back out on the road (our previous Pitch DHH sessions have taken us to venues around London, and in York and Liverpool). However, thanks to the current situation, we're unable to do that. However, we aren't going to let a little thing like a pandemic stop us from finding hidden talent. 

We will be holding a virtual Pitch DHH session on Friday 4th December. These one-on-ones will take place via the medium of Zoom / Skype or Microsoft Teams (whichever is mutually agreeable for both the agent and pitcher). 

Details on how to submit your work can be found here. We cannot wait to read your work!

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Pitch DHH: We're Going Virtual!

10/9/2020

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Never let it be said that a pandemic will stop us from discovering new talent. While we may not be able to head back on the road - in the past we have visited venues in London, York and Liverpool - we have decided to throw open Pitch DHH’s doors over the medium of Zoom / Microsoft Teams / Skype.

The session will take place on Friday 4th December. The event is free and each pitcher will have ten minutes with their chosen agent over a digital meeting platform, that is mutually agreed upon by the agent and pitcher prior to the session. The list of pitchers will be decided on based on the strength of their submission. 

Below is an idea of what each agent is looking for:

David Headley is actively seeking well-written stories with strong characters and an original narrative voice across general, reading-group and genre fiction with a particular fondness for crime, thrillers, historical and romance.

Broo Doherty is looking for commercial women’s fiction, historical fiction, crime and literary fiction. What really excites her are novels that capture a familiar setting, in an unusual way, or take her to a new unimaginable place in a convincing manner; and if it makes her both smile and wince simultaneously, so much the better.

Hannah Sheppard is looking for middle grade, teen and YA fiction as well as commercial adult fiction (mostly women’s romance / psychological and high concept thrillers). She loves vivid voices, original, hooky pitches and humour - and she’s a sucker for lost, found or misdirected letters. She is actively looking for diverse voices and characters, and thinks we’re all going to need some happy and uplifting stories over the coming months.

Natalie Galustian is looking for compelling narrative non-fiction, literary fiction, short stories and humour.

Harry Illingworth is looking for mould-breaking genre fiction with unique voices and strong concepts; books that can crossover from genre fiction to the commercial market. This could come in the form of epic fantasy, high-concept crime and thriller, anything with a touch of the supernatural or accessible science fiction.

Emily Glenister is looking for reading group and commercial novels, with an emphasis on crime thrillers, upmarket women’s fiction with a unique hook, post-eighteenth century history and gothic novels / ghost stories. Diverse / own voices submissions actively encouraged. As long as the story is strong and the voice distinctive, Emily will keep turning the pages. 
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How To Apply:
Email pitchdhh@dhhliteraryagency.com with the name of the agent in the subject line of the email, including a cover letter, one-page synopsis / outline and the first three chapters of the novel, or the first 5,000 words (please do not submit more than 5,000 words) if shorter. You may only approach one agent on the team. If these guidelines are not adhered to, unfortunately we cannot consider your submission. We are also not able to consider pitchers who have attended any previous pitching events with us. 

Important Dates:
Submissions open: 10am on Monday 12th October
Submissions close: 6pm on Friday 27th November
Please do not submit outside of these dates

We will let everyone know whether or not they have a slot by Wednesday 2nd December.

If you have any questions about this event, please email pitchdhh@dhhliteraryagency.com, but remember - no submissions before 12th October!

​#PitchDHH

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Headley Promotes Glenister To Assoc. Literary Agent

10/5/2020

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David Headley, managing director of D H H Literary Agency, has promoted Emily Glenister from agent’s assistant to associate literary agent with immediate effect.

Glenister will continue to assist Headley in the day-to-day running of both the agency and Goldsboro Books, but she is now open to submissions and will be building a client list of her own.

She has been Headley's assistant since 2016 and before that worked as a theatrical agent, and an agent’s assistant in offices that represented Sir Roger Moore, Charlotte Rampling, Max von Sydow and Liv Ullmann.

Headley said: “Emily has proved herself to be an astute assistant, with a great eye for talent. Emily is an invaluable member of our team and we are delighted that she will now be developing her own distinctive client list in addition to her existing roles.”

Glenister added: “I am so thrilled to be taking the next step in my career, and can think of no better place to do so than at D H H. The support I have received as an assistant, and know I will continue to receive as an associate agent, is unparalleled. I feel very fortunate to have David’s, and the other D H H directors’, faith in me.”
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On Glenister's wish-list for submissions are crime and thriller titles, post-1800 historical, gothic/ghost stories, and upmarket women’s fiction with a unique hook. Submissions can be sent to eg.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com.

​From The Bookseller article | Mark Chandler

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DHH News Roundup 28th Sept - 4th Oct 2020

10/4/2020

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This week saw the publication of Stuart Turton's highly-anticipated second novel, The Devil and the Dark Water, picking up the following reviews along the way:

"Murder, conspiracy and gothic mayhem abound... an irresistible maritime mystery."
Guardian

​"It’s a tad Holmes and Watson, a touch Treasure Island, but there’s so much else, too ... if you read one book this year, make sure it’s this one."
Daily Mail

"Artfully combines intriguing characters, fascinating historical details and a seafaring labyrinth of twists and turns—not to mention a demon named Old Tom. There is never a dull moment in this 480-page whodunit… History and mystery lovers alike will delight in the heart-racing escapades of The Devil and the Dark Water."
BookPage

"A rollicking adventure yarn that makes the most of the superstitious terrors of its 17th-century setting."
​Metro

In addition to this, it has been selected for one of BBC Radio 2's books for their Book Club with Jo Wiley and it was announced that the book has been shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Awards. The awards, now in its fifth year, is curated by booksellers around the UK and Ireland, and nominated by readers.

​Voting closes on 25th October and you can cast your vote, and read more about the awards here.

A further two territories were also sold for the book: Ithaki in Turkey, and Ednorog in Bulgaria.
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The second in Abi Elphinstone's Unmapped Chronicles series, Jungledrop, was also published this week. 

As well as being hugely entertaining for little adventurers, the book also deftly tackles the subjects of climate change and environmental issues in a way that is both accessible and fun. 

To that end, BookBrunch ran an interview with Abi about her love for nature, the wilderness and how it has influenced her writing. You can read it here.
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The paperback for Adrian Magson's latest Harry Tate thriller, Terminal Black, was published last week. Tate has had his fair share of hairy situations, but when he's drawn back into the field to find an old friend who has gone missing, he may well have bitten off more than he can chew...


In A Kingdom by the Sea by Sara MacDonald is only 99p in the Kindle Monthly Sale for October. 

An enchantingly beautiful and moving story, simply click on the title to take you to the deal.
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The US edition of Eve Smith's hauntingly prevalent The Waiting Rooms was released this week.

"A medical thriller à la Michael Crichton." Guardian 


We were delighted to see a couple of our fantastic YA titles being given recognition by a couple of Awards this week:
  • Asking For A Friend by Kate Mallinder has been shortlisted for the Redhill Academy BookTrust Award
  • Wranglestone by Darren Charlton has been longlisted for KSC Book Awards, in the Teen Book category
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The dark and mysterious Scandi-Noir, The Creak on the Stairs, by Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, was published in paperback and sees the introduction of a brilliant new heroine, Chief Investigating Officer Elma, who is pulled back to her hometown of Akranes to investigate the body of a woman discovered at the town's lighthouse.

This week, it was included in the Sunday Times' top crime and thrillers to get your hands on: "Eva Björg Ægisdóttir's accomplished first novel is not only a full-fat mystery but a chilling demonstration of how monsters are made."
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October's CrimeMonthly selected both The Devil and the Dark Water and Carys Jones' forthcoming gripping psychological thriller, The List, as two of their Top 5 Reads. 

The eBook for The List was released in July and the paperback will be published on 15th October.


We're very proud to have a number of contributors to First Edition: 21 Years of Goldsboro Books, to mark the independent bookshop's 21st birthday. Among writers such as John Connolly, Robert Goddard and Jessie Burton, the below authors from the DHH stable wrote their own brilliant short stories:
  • Paul Burston
  • Paul Fraser Collard
  • M. W. Craven
  • J. D. Fennell
  • Anita Frank
  • Adam Hamdy
  • Amanda Jennings
  • Ragnar Jónasson
  • Anna Stephens
  • Andrew Swanston
  • Stuart Turton
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Finally, Clare Whitfield's debut novel, People Of Abandoned Character was released last week and we couldn't be more excited for this haunting Victorian chiller to hit the shelves. 

"An astonishing book." M. W. Craven
"Loved it." Lisa Hall
"A perfectly thrilling read for those long winter nights. Highly recommended." Adam Hamdy
"This impressive debut builds superbly, with plenty of twists and turns." Woman & Home

A brilliantly dark and historical crime novel with a murderous hook. What would you do if you thought your husband was Jack the Ripper?

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