We are very pleased to share that Tracy Buchanan has returned to Bookouture with the acquisition of eight books: two new psychological thrillers and six backlist suspenseful women’s fiction titles. These will be published in 2027 and 2028. Jess Zahra acquired WEL, including audio, from Caroline Hardman.

Jess says: ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Tracy back to Bookouture. Like so many readers, I was already a huge fan of her slick psychological thrillers, and this new novel did not disappoint. Tracy knows exactly how to deliver a pacy, nerve-shredding read, and I am so excited to take her publishing to new heights. To also reinvigorate her superb suspenseful women’s fiction is a dream come true, and I just know that readers will be enthralled by her relatable protagonists and the impossible choices they face.’

Tracy says: ‘I’m really excited to be back with Bookouture. They helped introduce my books to US readers a few years ago, and whenever I look at the psychological thriller and women’s fiction charts now, Bookouture authors seem to be everywhere. They’ve built some amazing careers for their authors, which is exactly what I want: to get my books into as many hands as possible while building something sustainable for the long term. I also wanted one home for both my psychological thrillers and women’s fiction, including the backlist books I now own the rights to. Bookouture just felt like the obvious choice, especially when I instantly clicked with the fabulous Jess. I can’t wait to see what we can all achieve together.’