Bookouture signs new contracts with cosy crime authors Castle and Travers
Bookouture has signed contracts for further books in bestselling Sarah Vane Mysteries series by Alice Castle and a new historical cosy crime series by Lydia Travers.
We are delighted to announce that Commissioning editor Brittany Golob has acquired World All Language rights in eBook, paperback and audio, for three further books in author Alice Castle’s bestselling Sarah Vane Mysteries series.
The Sarah Vane Mysteries, set in the fictional Kentish town of Merstairs feature page-turning whodunnits, compelling intrigue and a lovable main character. The six-book series will continue through nine books with this new deal.
Brittany says,
‘I’m so pleased to be able to continue reading about Sarah Vane’s adventures. She’s such a brilliantly authentic amateur sleuth. The cast of characters Alice Castle has created in Merstairs makes the world come to life so well. I am very much looking forward to seeing what kinds of nefarious deeds Sarah Vane manages to uncover in these next three books.’
Alice says,
‘It’s such a delight to be working on the next installments of my Merstairs mysteries with my brilliant editor, Brittany. Sarah’s adventures are endless fun to write. I love the supporting cast of characters who keep popping up to help (or hinder) her on her mission to unmask murderers along the Kent coast. I’m very grateful to all at Bookouture for their faith in the series, and of course to my fabulous agent Justin of KNLA who makes the whole thing work so well.’
Justin says,
‘I am delighted that three new books in Alice’s excellent Sarah Vane Mysteries series are coming to Bookouture. Readers are in for a treat.’
We are also pleased to share the news that Associate Publisher Jess Whitlum-Cooper has acquired three more historical cozy crime novels from author Lydia Travers.
Jess Whitlum-Cooper acquired World All Language rights (including audio, film and TV) for three novels in a new historical cosy crime series, set in the Scottish Highlands in the 1930s, from Lydia Travers. The first novel in the series will publish in February 2027.
Jess said,
‘I’m so excited to be working with Lydia on this new series, and I can’t wait for her readers to fall in love with this new cozy series.’
Lydia said,
‘I’m delighted to be signed up again with Bookouture for more cosy crime novels. It’s wonderful to continue this journey and I’m excited for what will come next.’
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