PairPi

US Horror Literary Agents

United States literary agents who represent horror. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines and open status.

22 agents · 16 currently open to submissions

Refine search

Jennifer Udden

Laura Dail Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Fantasy, romance, mysteries or thrillers, select horror, literary or upmarket, commercial science fiction
Looking for
Fantasy: standout world building, compelling characters & voices, dark fantasy, cozy fantasy with an edge. Romance: mystery romance & romantic suspense, why-choose, unusual settings or communities, historical-with-a-twist, dark romance. Mysteries/Thrillers: unusual structures/unreliable narrators, cross-genre elements. Open to select horror, literary/upmarket, and commercial science fiction with standout hooks and strong writing. Interested in working with fan writers who are looking to explore trad pub!
How to submit
Use QueryManager link provided
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Maura Kye-Casella

Don Congdon Associates

Open
Represents
Narrative non-fiction, women's fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books, cookbooks, literary works, suspense, horror, speculative fiction, popular science, astrology, tarot, lifestyle, humorWants: Query letter, first chapter
Looking for
Literary works, women's fiction, thrillers/suspense and especially interested in works with horror elements, speculative fiction and spooky reads for both adult and children's markets. For non-fiction: narrative works, books on popular science (especially space), astrology, tarot, cookbooks, lifestyle, and fun/interesting works in humor category
How to submit
Query via email to dca@doncongdon.com with 'Query' and agent's full name in subject heading
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via Email

Michele Mortimer

Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents

Open
Represents
Literary fiction, historical fiction, crime, mystery, thrillers, horror, women's fiction, romance, young adult fiction, memoirs, essays, narrative nonfictionWants: Query letter, brief sample in email body
Looking for
Literary fiction; historical fiction; sophisticated genre (crime, mystery, thrillers, horror); upmarket character-rich women's fiction and smart romance; realism-based young adult fiction; memoirs, essays, and narrative nonfiction. Nonfiction interests include: music, sports, wellness, the natural world, animal welfare, feminism, true crime, sociology, and culture both pop and serious.
How to submit
Submissions strictly via dedicated email address: submissions@dvagency.com
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via Email

Monica Rodriguez

Context Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Mg, ya, graphic novels, contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, book club fiction, non-fictionWants: Query letter, bio, first 5-10 pages
Looking for
Stories about identity, family relationships, and travel. MG, YA, & Graphic Novels. Contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, and book club fiction. Non-fiction submissions and illustrators
How to submit
Send a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. I do not open attachments
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via Email

Sidney Boker

InkWell Management

Open
Represents
Young adult, fantasy, horror, thriller, romance, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, first 1-2 chapters
Looking for
Young adult, fantasy, light horror, thriller, the occasional rom-com, graphic novels, and almost anything with a strong female lead.
How to submit
Queries should be emailed to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com. In the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via Email

Maeve MacLysaght

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Open
Represents
Horror, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels
Looking for
Strong commercial genre concepts with beautiful prose across horror, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels for all age ranges. Stories with big, campy stakes but surprising emotional cores, lovably immoral characters, queer-coded villains, and romantic moments amid chaos. Prioritizes queer and BIPOC joy, creating space for marginalized authors to rework the tropes that historically oppressed them.
How to submit
Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Maeve only accepts queries via this platform.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Chad Luibl

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
Represents
Narrative non-fiction, horror, thriller, speculative fiction, historical fiction, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages
Looking for
Chad is interested in narrative nonfiction with a strong emotional pull from journalists and writers who challenge the status quo. For fiction, he is particularly drawn to novels that are more character or plot-driven, horror and thrillers that are as inventive as they are suspenseful, speculative and historical fiction that offer a nuanced perspective on place, and graphic novels that push the boundaries of the genre.
How to submit
For fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. For graphic novel submissions, send 10 illustrated pages with text (attached as a PDF) and a synopsis in the body of the email below your query. Please include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query and direct your submission to an individual agent.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via Email

Grace Demyan

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adultWants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first 5 pages
Looking for
She is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters with richly developed relationships, and stories that center around a fantastical or often-overlooked setting.
How to submit
Make your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. at a time.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Gracie Freeman Lifschutz

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
Represents
Grounded genre fiction, upmarket romance, psychological thrillers, folk horror, book club fiction, narrative non-fictionWants: Query letter, one sentence pitch, first 20 pages, comparable books, biography
Looking for
Gracie is interested in grounded genre fiction, upmarket romance, psychological thrillers, folk horror, book club fiction, and narrative nonfiction examining culture and social issues. Across young adult and adult categories, she's interested in underrepresented voices, inventive storytelling, and delicious prose.
How to submit
Submit via Query Manager only. Include query letter, one sentence pitch, first 20 pages, and comparable books. Do not query via email.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Lane Heymont

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Commercial fiction, horror, non-fiction, young adult horrorWants: Query letter
Looking for
Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is especially interested in projects broadly defined as horror. He is always looking for projects by underrepresented voices both in horror, fiction in general, and nonfiction. In nonfiction, Lane focuses on the sciences, cultural studies, history, pop-culture, and celebrity projects.
How to submit
Submit through Query Manager only. Fiction requires completed manuscript. Nonfiction requires full-length proposal. Cannot query multiple agents simultaneously.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Lara Perkins

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Thriller, horror, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, adult fiction, board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult fiction, young adult non-fictionWants: Query letter, author bio, first 10 pages
Looking for
Lara is currently open to adult fiction queries only. She seeks thrillers, horror with purpose, historical fiction that feels immediate and hooky, and grounded and unexpected science fiction and fantasy. She is always excited to see unreliable narrators, twisty mysteries, eerie settings, psychological horror, and character-driven stories with sparks of magic.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages of text for novels. Complete the required fields in the submission form.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Laura Rennert

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mysteryWants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages
Looking for
Laura would love to find fantasy, spec fiction, alternate history, and horror with fresh, original, unexpected reimaginings. She seeks retellings that reinvent underlying traditions, gothic suspense or thrillers, romantasy that is more romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, high concept rom-coms, and sexy historical romance. She also wants thrillers and mysteries with dynamic, unexpected characters and rich psychological insights.
How to submit
Click on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with a description of your work, previous publishing credentials, a short author bio, contact information, and for novels: first 10 pages of text.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Natascha Morris

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Fantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, one paragraph pitch, first 3 chapters
Looking for
She is primarily looking for bold, emotional narratives with layered characters, lyrical and atmospheric writing, voicey genre-blending tales, big stakes, speculative worlds filled with haunting quietly wondrous magic, sharply funny rom-coms and coming of age narratives, witty and heartfelt picture books, and fearless storytellers tackling big ideas. She loves working with and supporting marginalized authors and their stories.
How to submit
Submit materials via Query Manager.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Rachel Ridout

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, science fiction, horror, western, women's fiction, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoirWants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first five pages
Looking for
She is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse and imagination.
How to submit
Make your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via Email

Saritza Hernández

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
Represents
Romance, science fiction, fantasy, gothic tales, horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, young adult, middle gradeWants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages, one-sentence pitch
Looking for
Saritza seeks commercial fiction by diverse authors, particularly romance with complex characters, propulsive science fiction, character-driven fantasy, atmospheric horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction about culture and food, and all Young Adult/Middle Grade genres especially science fiction and romance.
How to submit
Submit via QueryManager link with query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages for novels. Include one-sentence pitch. Follow submission guidelines on agency website.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Jon Michael Darga

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

Open
Represents
Memoir, pop culture, commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, horror, romance, cookbook, non-fiction
Looking for
Voice-driven pop culture writing that brings fresh perspective to contemporary culture, non-fiction histories that recast narratives by centering unexpected or previously unheard voices, and adult commercial fiction featuring diverse casts and original stories, particularly in mystery, thriller, romance, and horror
How to submit
Submit via Query Manager only. Darga does not represent children's books, political or crime thrillers, fantasy or science fiction, or non-fiction in the self-help, how-to, or business categories.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Katrina Lemaire

Corvisiero Literary Agency

Closed
Represents
Horror, speculative fiction, romantasy, fantasy, gothic, magical realism, contemporary romance, picture books, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, first 20 pages for graphic novels
Looking for
#OwnVoices Horror, Speculative, and Romantasy; Horror including body horror, femgore, horror romance, monster horror, folk horror; Gothic romance; Magical Realism; Indigenous/First Nations works; Cozy fantasies; Picture books with climate change and environmental STEAM themes
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Joanna MacKenzie

Nelson Literary Agency

Closed
Represents
Women's fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, commercial fiction, horror, mystery, historical romance, poetry, picture booksWants: Query letter, first ten pages, bio, title/genre/word count
Looking for
She seeks stories that surprise and delight with characters readers can't stop thinking about and sharp writing. She wants high-concept, twisty stories with strong voices in women's fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction. She's particularly interested in timely commercial fiction where the personal intersects with world events, stories about female rage and friendships, complex family dynamics, incisive horror with social commentary, and atmospheric mysteries set in close-knit communities.
How to submit
Submit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified
Via QueryManager

Jordan Hill

New Leaf Literary and Media

Check availability
Represents
Science fiction, fantasy, horror, upmarket fiction, historical fiction
Looking for
Jordan is primarily pursuing genre and upmarket fiction for adults with a focus on Science Fiction and Fantasy and horror. She loves intergenerational stories that grapple with the complexities of families and culture through time and anything with an unreliable narrator or a speculative bent. She's always on the hunt for books that feature female wit and rage, bodies of water as foreboding, and eruptive moments of catharsis. She also considers historical fiction or retellings with a fresh approach and compelling perspective.
View source ↗View profileRecently verified

More US Genres

New adult67Children's66Young adult (YA)62Literary fiction60Illustrated / picture books56Narrative non-fiction52Commercial fiction49Crime & thriller49History46Science fiction44Middle grade44Romance40

Horror Agents in Other Countries

UK Horror51

Find the right literary agent

Search our full directory with advanced filters, save agents to shortlists, and track your submissions.

Browse all agents