So many intricate details make up a good mystery book. Our Carina Press authors craft their stories with the right amount of set-up and characterization, told in unique voices, and, sometimes, with a dash of humor! For great examples of some of our most excellent titles, see the newest releases above!
Do you have what it takes to twist a plot into a tale our readers cannot put down? We’re looking for stories that keep us guessing, and series that keep us coming back!
Here is what our editors are currently looking to acquire in the mystery genre:
Kerri Buckley, Editor, would like to see:
- A dark mystery/thriller in the vein of Tana French’s In the Woods
- Mysteries full of kooky, fast-talking characters and helmed by an unforgettably quirky gumshoe
- A series starring a Rosemary & Thyme-esque amateur sleuthing duo
Deborah Nemeth, Freelance Editor, would like to see:
- Geeks and nerds! A cozy mystery featuring a brainiac amateur sleuth—inventor, archaeologist, scientist or historian
- Action-packed capers and slick heists with clever twists
Rhonda Helms, Freelance Editor, would like to see:
- A sexy gothic novel-length mystery, contemporary or historical, with intense emotions and a strong setting.