Bookouture sign new contracts with psychological thriller authors Lynes and Walker

We are delighted to announce that Executive Publisher Ruth Tross has signed a World English deal for four psychological thrillers by number 1 bestselling author S.E. Lynes, from Veronique Baxter at David Higham Associates.

Ruth said,

‘I couldn’t be more thrilled to have contracted four new thrillers from S.E. Lynes – taking us through the rest of the decade, and to Susie’s twentieth book! It’s always a joy and a privilege to work on her brilliantly twisty, rich and thoughtful psychological suspense, and I am over the moon both as a reader and an editor to have so many more to look forward to.’

Susie said,

‘When I handed in my sixteenth psychological thriller, I realised that if I was allowed to sign for four more, it would take me not only to twenty published books but to ten years straight with Ruth and the amazing team at Bookouture. To my delight, the answer was yes! Ruth is the most brilliant, laser-sharp editor, not to mention the steadiest hand, and has challenged and supported me all the way. I cannot wait to get started on the next idea and know she will help me shape it into the best possible story for my incredible, loyal readers – and for new readers too.’

We are also thrilled to announce that we have signed a contract for three new books from Kindle bestselling author LynDee Walker. Associate Publisher Lydia Vassar-Smith signed for World All Language rights from John Talbot at the Talbot Fortune Agency with the first book in the contract, The Other Widow, publishing early in 2026.

Lydia said,

‘I absolutely love working with LynDee. She comes up with completely gasp-worthy scenarios that readers really feel could happen to them. Her pacing is impeccable, and her plotting really keeps me guessing. It’s really exciting for us to have these new books with her and we can’t wait to publish them!’

LynDee said,

‘I am so excited about these next three books! I so love working with Lydia and the entire team at Bookouture, and I’m having great fun writing psychological thrillers. I’m completely delighted by the way readers have reacted to my first two psych thriller titles, and so thankful for the brilliant work of the Bookouture team in supporting my books and helping them reach more readers. And y’all, I am having the best time working on The Other Widow—these women are so intriguing it’s been hard for me to walk away from my laptop lately, and I can’t wait for you to meet them!’

John said,

‘I am thrilled to see this partnership between LynDee Walker, Lydia Vassar-Smith, and the wonderful team at Bookouture continue for another three books! LynDee has already hit new heights with The Pastor’s Wife and her upcoming title, The Housewife Next Door. These thrillers are twisty, shocking, unpredictable, and unputdownable. As with LynDee’s growing legion of fans, I cannot wait to see what comes next.’

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