The Vikings took the lead. next girl And another thriller from author Emiko Jean has a six-figure deal.
Editorial Director Rosa Schielenberg acquired UK and Commonwealth rights excluding Canada from Lorella Belli of Lorella Belli Literary Agency on behalf of Erin Harris of Folio Literary Management. Rights in North America were sold to her partner Carina Guiterman at Simon & Schuster in a nearly seven-figure deal, with additional rights sold in Germany, Hungary, and Japan.
next girl The book will be published in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audio in May 2024. The film is the author's first thriller and has been described as “an absorbing and timely conversation starter about society's protection of women and what happens when it fails.” .
Synopsis: “Since the mysterious death of her sister 20 years ago, Japanese American detective Chelsea Calhoun has fought to keep women safe while filling the void left by her family's tragedy. When teenager Ellie Black is found alive two years after her disappearance, Chelsea sees a case that could be saved, and a lifeline in the form of a girl who could be saved, but Ellie… It's not the person Chelsea expected, and her dead-end answers end up thwarting the investigation. But can Chelsea find out what it is before the next girl is taken? Don’t you?”
Schielenberg said, “With its razor-sharp tension and surprising twists and turns, this is one of the most addictive books I've read in years. But that's not all. It's the essence. Ultimately, this is a story about women and their safety.” And it's about survival and rebuilding yourself in the face of loss. ”
Jean added, “I am humbled and very happy.” next girl They found a home in England with the Vikings. Rosa and her team were a dream to work with. I was incredibly touched by their enthusiasm and support. We're so excited to share Ellie Black and Chelsea Calhoun with readers around the world. ”
Berry commented as follows:next girl This film marks Emiko's exciting foray into adult thrillers, and she does it in style. This is dark, tense, and thought-provoking fiction that turns the classic “missing girl” story on its head. It was great to see Rosa and the Viking team share the same enthusiasm and “wow” reaction that we had when we first read this book. ”
