We’re delighted to announce that Publishing Director Emily Gowers has acquired World English rights for three atmospheric thrillers by S.E. Reed from Jenna Satterthwaite of Storm Literary Agency. The first novel, publishing in June 2026, follows a spa manager who uncovers a decades-old community conspiracy and the truth about her mother’s disappearance after a storm surge in the Florida Everglades brings body parts to the surface. Two more books, following small-town Montana deputy Harper Best, will release in 2027.
Shelby says,
“I am giddy that I get to work with Emily and the Storm Publishing team again for my next three adult thrillers. I truly wouldn’t want to publish with anyone else. Emily and Oliver are the absolute best to work with. I’m so excited for these twisted and mysterious new books to find their way into the hands of readers. Enjoy!”
Emily says,
“Shelby’s ability to weave atmospheric tension with deeply compelling and emotional characters is captivating and I am so excited to be working with her on these new novels. Her stories blend heart, grit and pulse-pounding tension, and adding in the richly atmospheric setting of the Everglades makes for a mystery that hooks you in from the very first page. I can’t wait for June!”
Jenna says,
“Shelby’s impeccable sense of place, pacing and emotion makes her thrillers unputdownable. Readers are in for a treat!”
For more information on S.E. Reed, follow her on Instagram, X, Meta and on her website.
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