Publisher Kathryn Taussig has acquired World English rights in ebook, paperback and audio for The Gathering, a gripping new gothic thriller from bestselling author Rachel Lynch. The deal was made with Peter Buckman of The Ampersand Agency.

When Del MacGulloch invites family and friends to his remote Scottish castle to renew his wedding vows, not everyone is there to celebrate. As the guests gather at Castle Brora, old loyalties fracture and long-buried truths surface. The Gathering will publish in June 2026.

Rachel Lynch is the bestselling author of the Detective Kelly Porter police procedural series, which has sold over a million copies.

Rachel Lynch said:

“I’m thrilled to be working with Storm again on a story that takes my work in a new and exciting direction. Working with Kathryn Taussig and Storm has been a joy and after exploring family drama in The Secret Inheritance I knew I wanted to produce something anchored with the same mysterious gothic flavour but push a little further and I’m so proud of The Gathering, my second novel with them. Set in the Scottish highlands, and revealing long kept and painful secrets, my second standalone thriller with Storm will be released later this year and I can’t wait.”

Kathryn Taussig added:

“Rachel Lynch has crafted something truly special with The Gathering. It’s a dark, sophisticated thriller with gothic undertones that will transport readers to the wild Scottish Highlands and keep them guessing until the very last page. The atmospheric setting, emotional depth, and incredible tension make this an unforgettable read. I’m thrilled to be working with Rachel again, and I know her legions of fans – and new readers alike – will be completely gripped.”

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