CJ Skuse's first adult thriller to HQ

Harlequin imprint HQ is to publish a "dark" and "funny" thriller for adults from C J Skuse, author of several YA novels, in April 2017. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Frey wins $2m deal for young adult SF novel

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[ The Guardian | 2014-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins buys McPherson thrillers

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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