Thriller Literary Agents

I am Ashley Reisinger, an assistant literary agent at Triada US Literary Agency where I am actively building my list in the following genres and age…

I represent adult, young adult, and select middle-grade speculative fiction (including science fiction, horror, fantasy, and cross-genre books) at…

**UPDATED JANUARY 2023** PLEASE SEND ME… General Wants: All the items below can and should be applied to my specific genre requests unless specified.

While Jenna is open to most genres, in particular, she would love to find the following.

JENNIFER MARCH SOLOWAY is a co-founder and agent at Starling Literary + Media.

LAURA’S REPRESE NTATIVE C ATEGORIES: YA Science fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Romance Mystery/Thriller Literary fiction with speculative elements…

Maria is translation rights manager for Greyhound Literary and is also building her own list of authors as a primary agent.

Hello! I’m a literary agent at Helm Literary representing fiction and non-fiction for adults.

Paige Terlip represents all categories of children’s books from picture books to young adult, as well as adult fiction and platform-based…

I’m open to submissions ranging from picture book to YA and speculative adult fiction.

Dedicated to passionate and effective representation of authors at all stages of the writing journey, including bestselling and debut authors alike…

I’m a generalist when it comes to genre, but across the board in fiction, I need a high-concept, propulsive plot married with beautiful writing.

I’m looking for children’s literature and adult fiction across all genres. My tastes are very broad, but I especially love anything horror or spooky…

Vital Info Website Agent, Associate Literary Agent Fiction: BIPOC Literature, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Thriller, Bookclub, Commercial, Contemporary…

Stories make us who we are, and everyone deserves a chance to write their own narrative.

Young Adult: Something Like Panic! by Lauren Asher Rachel’s journey into publishing has always been rooted in a deep love of story.

SUZIE TOWNSEND is an agent at New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. Prior to joining New Leaf, Suzie graduated film school, earned her Masters of…

only accepting queries at conferences, pitch events, or via professional referrals.

CeCe is acquiring both fiction and non-fiction on the adult side. For nonfiction, she is open to most categories, across the spectrum, including…

Chloe joined the Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2019 from Northbank Talent where she spent four years building a Children’s, YA and SFF list from…

Michelle devoured the classics at an early age, falling in love with heroic stories like The Three Musketeers, Ivanhoe, and The Scarlet Pimpernel.

I am an Assistant Literary Agent at Metamorphosis Literary Agency and a Boston College graduate with a B.A in English and Classics, who has always…

I am a British-Luxembourgish literary agent currently based in London at LBA agency.

SFF/Fantasy Speculative I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not…

I love dark, juicy, and riveting stories: high-concept psychological suspense, clever and satisfying mysteries, and propulsive thrillers with real…

has nearly two decades of experience in the publishing industry. She cut her teeth in New York working at esteemed literary agencies such as Writers…

I am honored to be a literary manager with Martin Literary and Media Management. I’m excited to build my list.

is a Cuban-American literary associate based in South Florida. She represents commercial to upmarket genre-blending fiction for adult, YA and select…

Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong’s Dying To Find… UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 18:26 Central Time Zone **CATHIE IS NOW OPEN TO QUERIES** I am now open to queries…

As a queer Black and Vietnamese woman, Kiki is especially interested in seeing queer BIPOC characters featured in high concept commercial stories…

I joined Azantian Literary Agency in 2025 after five years with Jill Grinberg Literary Management.

Ashlee MacCallum joined Howland Literary after interning at Triada US. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, Ashlee is passionate about championing…

Hi! Welcome to my. I’m looking for high-concept* commercial, upmarket**, and select literary fiction.

I am interested in diverse storytellers, vivid, detailed worldbuilding across genre, standout voices, and fiction with a strong, high-concept hook.

HS-LA is a boutique agency run by Hannah Sheppard. Hannah puts authors at the heart of everything she does; from helping you to develop your ideas…

Submission Guidelines I am seeking MG, YA, and adult novels, especially those by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors. Her below is by-no means exhaustive.

I have been with Westwood Creative Artists in various roles since 2015, but I started building a list in late 2018.

MIDDLE GRADE In middle grade, Shannon is looking for spooky stories only. That includes mysteries that feel equal parts campy and creepy in the vein…

ADULT & YOUNG ADULT FICTION In both Adult and Young Adult Fiction, Thais is looking to represent Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror, Contemporary Romance…

I am actively looking for upmarket, literary, and commercial fiction, select young adult and middle grade, as well as narrative non-fiction and…

Caitlin is a writer and editor who was previously the Books Editor for Bustle, and she has written about YA books for HelloGiggles, Bustle, Elle, and…

Hello. Hi. My name is Eloy and I am a literary agent at Neon Literary. After studying journalism, my first job in publishing was at Simon & Schuster…

About Me *** I’m open to queries (fiction and nonfiction) as of January 5, 2026.

Please note, I am currently closed to queries. Any queries received during this period will go unread. I’ll remove this notice when I reopen.

YA & NA: Some great bromances Adult Fiction: Compelling, dark, feminist-centric fantasy and genre work YA: Edge-of-your seat fantasy and Big Drama!

Sarah N. Fisk is a former mechanical engineer who made the switch to publishing in 2011.

First the boring stuff. I worked in finance and marketing for 18+ years before turning to my childhood first love… books and writers.

V. is currently open to queries through April 22, 2026. V. Ruiz is a lesbian, Mexican-American agent, editor, and author, who aspires to make…

I am actively looking for new clients in the following genres and categories.

In all areas I’m looking for lyrical prose, voice that comes off the page, intricate plots, complex emotional arcs, and immersive worlds.

I’m Diego Harrison, a literary agent at SBR Media and Association of American Literary Agent member, with 15 years experience in the publishing…

Boutique literary agent representing a wide range of adult fiction and nonfiction.

**Currently closed to queries** Ali Lake is a literary agent at O’Connor Literary Agency accepting submissions of nonfiction, fiction, and YA.

I am actively building a list of upmarket and reading group fiction, and select YA projects.

Updated December 2025 I am currently building a diverse list of authors and illustrators. I represent Adult genre fiction, YA, MG, and picture book.

I’m a Vice President at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret and have a small and carefully cultivated client list, in addition to being the agency’s director…

I joined InkWell in 2016, after graduating from Columbia University with degrees in English and History.

I’m from Houston, Texas and am half Japanese/half German. I joined Inkwell in 2018 after graduating with a double-bachelor in Political Science from…

I read widely in adult fiction: contemporary and historical novels, romantic comedies, upmarket romance, grounded science fiction, psychological and…

I’m a Literary Agent and Director of Madeleine Milburn Ltd, my own agency which I formed at the beginning of 2012.