Picador pre-empts two debuts

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 19/04/2011 - 15:28 Picador has pre-empted on two novels by debut fiction authors, one a literary thriller set in the diving world, and the other following a fictional 1930s Hollywood star. Publisher Paul Baggaley acquired UK and Commonwealth rights for Salt Junk by Howard Cunnell though Patrick Walsh at Conville & Walsh. The title focuses on Kim, a man torn between the responsibilities of his family and the freedom of the open water, as he is lured into a world of drugs, violence and the sea. Picador will publish in spring 2012. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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