Literary agents who want books like One of Us Is Lying

She lists crime fiction, psychological thrillers, domestic thrillers, and BIPOC mystery and thriller as categories she is open to. Her touchstone is the ensembl…

Contemporary YA that captures the specific emotional texture of adolescence with cinematic energy. Also open to YA thrillers and high-concept grounded YA fantas…

She wants whodunit murder mysteries with genuine suspense and fresh, immersive settings. The tone she's after leans more twisty-suspenseful than psychological h…

Tightly constructed plots with a strong, distinctive voice. The mystery itself must be gripping, but the character's interiority is just as important as the who…

Gripping mysteries that use a small-town or tight-knit friend group as the pressure cooker. Dual-timeline structures are a specific draw. Ross wants stories whe…

Very short fantasy novellas aimed at teen readers, strictly within the hi-lo format (14,000–18,000 words, short chapters, linear plots, single protagonist). Mus…

She is looking for YA thrillers and mysteries with the hook-driven pacing of One of Us Is Lying. A strong central mystery and ensemble cast are assets.

Herrington wants high-concept MG with a strong hook and a wide emotional range. On one end: adventurous, scheming kids processing life crises (friend breakups, …

Jynastie describes herself as a recent and enthusiastic convert to all flavors of YA thriller. She's especially drawn to slashers that unfold in a single night …

Leah Moss welcomes mystery across all YA genres — contemporary, sci-fi, fantasy — as long as the mystery is properly scaffolded and the world it occupies is cle…

YA is a demonstrated strength — the client roster includes a Morris Award finalist in this category. Auld seeks YA across a wide tonal range: high-stakes histor…

She actively hunts for page-turning YA contemporaries and mysteries with twists that actually land. The pacing must be propulsive — she describes wanting to rea…

Wheeler is open to YA across multiple modes: grounded contemporary, fast-paced mystery, and high-stakes dystopian. Voice and emotional authenticity are paramoun…

Davies's primary hunting ground. Looking for classic, warm-hearted stories that take a protagonist on both an inner and outer journey — contemporary with a touc…