Bookouture sign new contracts with Liz Lawler and Alice Castle

We are so excited to announce that we have signed a new contract with bestselling author Liz Lawler. Commissioning Editor Ruth Jones has acquired World English rights, including audio, for a psychological thriller via Hattie Grunewald at The Blair Partnership.

Ruth says,

‘I am utterly thrilled to be working with Liz on another unputdownable thriller and this edge-of-your-seat story is one of her best yet. This book is packed with emotional moments, complicated and compelling characters, and a final twist that will blow you socks off. I know readers will love it!’

Liz says,

‘I am thrilled to be working with Bookouture again! I can’t express enough thanks for their incredible support. I hope this story will take the reader on a white-knuckle ride on a journey with Jo. When her five-year-old son disappears from a changing room, Jo is desperate to find him. What becomes more horrifying is when the police arrive, they can find no one who saw him. They saw only the mother.’

Hattie says,

‘I’m delighted that Bookouture will be bringing readers yet another gripping thriller from Liz Lawler – they really are impossible to put down!’

Commissioning Editor Nina Winters has acquired World All Language Rights, including audio, from Justin Nash at Kate Nash Literary Agency for three more books in the Sarah Vane Mysteries series by Alice Castle. This series follows retired GP and amateur sleuth Sarah Vane, who solves baffling murders in the quaint seaside town Merstairs. The upcoming books will publish in September 2025, March 2026 and July 2026.

Nina says,

‘I’m over the moon to continue our partnership with Alice Castle! The Sarah Vane Mysteries series has been growing steadily over the past year, and it’s hugely exciting to dive into more adventures with Sarah and her pals as they solve murders in Merstairs. Expect intricate mysteries, lots of twists, plenty of cosy themes, laugh out loud moments and a touch of romance. I can’t wait to see where we can take her publishing next!‘

Alice says,

‘It’s a dream come true for me to continue my Sarah Vane cozy mysteries with Nina Winters and the amazing team at Bookouture. I couldn’t ask for a more supportive environment to create my twisty Merstairs stories and I’m so excited to see what Sarah and the gang get up to next.’

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