Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired US & Canadian rights to the newest book in the Stephanie King series, The Last Time I Saw Him by Rachel Abbott. Kathryn acquired ebook and paperback rights from Lizzy Kremer and Maddalena Cavaciuti at David Higham Associates and the book will publish in August of this year.

Rachel Abbott has sold more than four-million copies of her thrillers in English worldwide. Originally self-published, she has gone on to be published by Headline and Bookouture. Headline will publish the UK edition of this book on the same day as Storm.

The Last Time I Saw Him, which can be read both as part of the Stephanie King series and as a standalone, centres around a mysterious murder on a luxury yacht moored near an isolated hotel on the Cornish coast – leaving police with a hotel-full of possible suspects and no firm leads.

Rachel Abbott says of the deal,

“I am delighted to be working with the talented and enthusiastic team at Storm Publishing for the USA and Canada release of my latest novel, The Last Time I Saw Him. Having collaborated with Kathryn Taussig before, I am thrilled to be working with her and the rest of the Storm team to bring Stephanie King’s latest adventure to life. Their innovative approach and expertise make this partnership truly exciting.”

Kathryn Taussig adds,

“Rachel Abbott is an absolute master of the thriller genre, and I’m beyond thrilled to be bringing her latest Stephanie King novel to US and Canadian readers. The Last Time I Saw Him is Rachel at her very best – a gripping, atmospheric mystery set against the moody backdrop of the Cornish coast, with authentic characters and some fabulous twists. It’s a complete delight to be working once more with such a skilled storyteller, and I can’t wait for readers to dive into this new book. I know they’re going to love it.”

You can find out more about Rachel Abbott and her books on her website, X, Instagram and via her author page on Facebook.