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What Harry is looking for
In fiction Harry is looking for genre fiction, novels that cross and defy genres with a clear commercial appeal, unique voices, strong hooks within crime and thriller, high-concept ideas, science fiction of all kinds, and fantasy of all kinds. He is also open to dystopian/post-apocalyptic, speculative, and supernatural fiction, horror, spy stories, and mould-breaking mysteries. He is not looking for screenplays, YA (unless there is a clear adult appeal), or short stories/novellas.
Notable sales & clients
- Not Alone by Sarah K. Jackson
- The 7
- ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
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What genres does Harry Illingworth represent?
Harry Illingworth represents Fantasy, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror.
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