Bookouture to publish more cosy mysteries from Dixon and Chester

We are thrilled to announce that Bookouture has acquired ten new cozy crime novels from author Helena Dixon, via agent Kate Nash at Kate Nash Literary Agency. Commissioning Editor Cerys Hadwin-Owen acquired World All Languages rights, including audio, film and TV.

Cerys says,

‘Acquiring ten new novels from Helena Dixon is such a dream! I never fail to be impressed by the way Helena keeps on generating new and brilliant ideas for two series running concurrently, and every chapter she writes is fast-paced, exciting, and always such fun. I can’t wait to work with Helena on these books and to see what adventures her characters have next!’

Helena says,

‘I am thrilled to continue working with my editor Cerys Hadwin-Owen and all of the incredible team at Bookouture to bring more cozy murder mysteries to my wonderful readers.’

Kate says,

‘This is great news for fans of vintage murder mysteries with the master keyboard of Helena Dixon working on two irresistible sleuthing series.’

We are also delighted to announce that Bookouture has acquired three new cozy crime novels from author Fliss Chester, via agent Emily Sweet at Aevitas Creative. Commissioning Editor Cerys Hadwin-Owen acquired World All Languages rights, including audio, film and TV.

Cerys says,

‘I absolutely love working with Fliss, and I’m so delighted to have acquired these new novels from her. She is always brimming with ideas, and everything she writes is peppered with her own brilliant brand of humour. I’m so looking forward to working on more books with Fliss, and to spending more time with her on her fabulously fun writing!’

Fliss says,

‘I’m thrilled to have signed another contract with Bookouture and I’m looking forward to bringing three more Maddie Penrose books to readers, who I hope will fall in love with the Cornish setting – and two mischievous farm cats – as much as I have. Cerys and the whole team are such a joy to work with, and I can’t wait to see how this series develops.’

Emily says,

‘It’s such a delight that Fliss is continuing her wonderful partnership with Cerys and Bookouture, and to know that Maddie Penrose’s Cornish crime-solving adventures will reach ever greater (and more dangerous?) heights as the series progresses!’

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