USA Today bestselling author Benedict Brown is expanding his relationship with Storm in an exciting three-book deal. Editorial Director Emily Gowers has gained World All Language rights, including film and TV for three recent novels.
The Marius Quin mysteries will continue with two fresh adventures publishing in November 2025 and July 2026, following the further exploits of Marius, Bella, and the best basset hound in the business, Percy.
In a thrilling departure from the cosy genre, Brown will also deliver his first standalone thriller for Storm, scheduled for January 2026. The novel centres on a group of university friends who reunite for a holiday of a lifetime, only to have their reunion shattered when death rocks the group…
Benedict says,
“Storm Publishing really is the perfect accomplice to explore new avenues in my crime writing, and I can’t wait to see where this next phase of the relationship will take us. Emily, Oliver and all the staff have been fabulous and it was an easy decision to keep going with them.”
Emily says,
“I am so excited to be continuing to publish Benedict’s brilliant Marius Quin novels and his fantastic new thriller. Working with him is a consistently delightful part of my job and I couldn’t ask for a more dedicated, hardworking and hilarious partner.”
Get to know Benedict at his website, on Facebook and on Instagram.
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