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Blake Friedmann Literary Agency
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Literary, film and television agency representing a broad range of authors, screenwriters, playwrights, directors and producers.

https://blakefriedmann.co.uk/
NEWS: Graeme Macrae Burnet’s BENBECULA longlisted for the 2026 @walterscottprize.bsky.social for Historical Fiction!

Congratulations Graeme!

📚 🌑🌕🌑✨

Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/benbecu...
February 5, 2026 at 9:29 AM
On a luxury superyacht secrets surface, marriages crack, and danger stalks guests below the deck. Out on the water, there’s nowhere to hide…

BELOW THE DECK is the latest thriller from @nikkiallenauthor.bsky.social – out 30 July 2026 from @panmacmillan.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/belo...
February 4, 2026 at 1:10 PM
It’s US publication day for BOOKISH by Lucy Mangan! It’s a celebration of books and a love story to the written word that reveals how books help us connect with other readers through shared stories.📚✨

Out now from @pegasus-books.bsky.social: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/bookish-lu...
February 3, 2026 at 3:14 PM
‘Wise and generous’ – Natasha Lunn

SMITTEN by Tom Bellamy is a groundbreaking exploration of the psychology of infatuation, how to recognize it, and how to move beyond it towards a healthier experience of love. Now published in the US by St Martin’s Press: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/smitten-to...
February 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Last day to get too good to be true on Kindle for 99p. I hope everybody is looking forward to the longer days in Spring! Sx 🌼🪻
January 31, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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I was very glad to be asked by @vittles.bsky.social to contribute to this weekend’s Six of One - Myanmar Special.

I did so for two main reasons

www.vittlesmagazine.com/p/six-of-one... (1/2)
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 AM
For three women in an Edinburgh bookshop, could a trip to Paris be a passport to Joie de vivre?

ON THE BOOK TRAIN TO PARIS is the new warm-hearted, romantic and uplifting novel from the author of THE LIBRARY OF LOST LOVE, Norie Clarke. Now available as an e-book from @headlinebooks.bsky.social!
February 2, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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THE RAVE REV0LUTI0N BEGINS 04/06/26 🍒

📚 lnkfi.re/hlHqJe

#raveheart #graemearmstrong
January 30, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Celebrating some of 2025's fantastic publications, here is a round-up of the picks of the year achieved by our authors. Congratulations all! 🥳🎉

To view the full list, read our news story:https://blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/best-of-2025
January 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Cover Reveal: WE WULL NOT STAND BY N LET RAVE DIE...

Introducing RAVEHEART, the whip-smart new novel from @graemearmstrong.bsky.social, author of bestseller THE YOUNG TEAM

🎚🎛📢

Out from @4thestatebooks.bsky.social on 4 June 2026

Pre-order: lnkfi.re/hlHqJe
January 30, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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‘A former civilian analyst, she was the only one among the island’s guests who’d never seen a real-life murder victim, and could only clutch the rope loosely, her eyes locked with horror on the mutilated form...’
amazon.co.uk/Island-Paul-...
EBOOK STILL ONLY 99p
January 29, 2026 at 5:25 PM
‘A mind-blower’ – Stephen King

DEPARTURE 37 by Scott Carson is out now in paperback from Avon Books!📚✈️

What begins as a ground stop becomes a threat to civilization in this high-octane, political thriller perfect for fans of Dan Brown and Frederick Forsyth.

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/depa...
January 29, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Partly inspired by the true story of Rudolf Hess’ secret mission to broker appeasement with Britain during the Second World War, GUNNER is an atmospheric and addictive new thriller from Alan Parks. 📚

Available now in paperback from @baskervillejmp.bsky.social: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/gunn...
January 29, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Does there exist a form of speech so powerful as to allow the speaker to control the listener, taking over their thoughts & even their will? Renaissance prodigy & polymath Giovanni Pico della Mirandola believed that there was. In THE GRAMMAR OF ANGELS Edward Wilson-Lee tells his fascinating story. 📚
January 29, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Two generations. Two cultures. One chance to heal.

It’s paperback publication day for SUMMER ROLLS by Tuyen Do! It’s an epic story of loss and freedom, belonging and hope, and how far we sometimes must go to find our way home. Available now from Trapeze Books: www.waterstones.com/book/summer-...
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The GHOSTS OF ROME, the second in Joseph O’Connor’s #EscapeLine trilogy and winner of the Irish Book of the Year Award, is published in paperback today by @vintagebooks.bsky.social!📚✨

February 1944. In a city under siege, no one can be trusted…

uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
January 29, 2026 at 9:06 AM
We’re delighted that the paperback edition of A MOTHER’S PROMISE by Renee Salt and Kate Thompson is a Sunday Times bestseller! Many congratulations Renee and Kate – this extraordinary book deserves to be read by as many people as possible.

Read more here: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/a-mothe...
January 28, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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The first book in a new trilogy set in the historic centre of gorgeous Como, Italy.

#SecretsOfTheItalianGueshouse is Jade's story, when she discovers Gran's Will is not as expected ...

Preorder it today: geni.us/ItalianGuest...
January 26, 2026 at 8:34 AM
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'Sinister and malevolent ...' 'Breathless and often gruesome ...' '...an exemplary exercise in style and a fast, compelling read.'
Blown away by this review of THE LODGE on CRIMETIME.
www.crimetime.co.uk/to-the-max-j...
January 26, 2026 at 11:48 AM
NEWS: @deonmeyer.bsky.social's SKORPIO dominant at the top in South Africa after claiming the Christmas #1

Out now in Afrikaans from Jonathan Ball – with English editions to follow from @panmacmillan.bsky.social and @groveatlantic.bsky.social

🌠🌠🌠

Read more: blakefriedmann.co.uk/news/deon-me...
January 23, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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#SecretsOfTheItalianGuesthouse is written, edited, proofed and it's been given this delicious cover.

It's the first book of a new trilogy, set in Como, Italy.

If you'd like to preorder it, you can!

Just click here: geni.us/ItalianGuest...
January 23, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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“Helgoland held orgies, black masses.”
“That’s been overstated,” Liz replied. “Helgoland was a transgressive in his time. But he was also an intellectual, an author, a lecturer …”
Lottie still looked troubled. “I think there’s more to it than that.”
EBOOK £1 TILL FEB
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January 23, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Any US readers interested in a crime thriller / Gothic horror? My latest book, THE LODGE, is currently ONLY 99c on Audible.
www.amazon.com/Audible-The-...
January 22, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Download too good to be true in Januarys KMD for a book set in the heart of NYC & Dublin 🍎🛍️
January 22, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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Need a winter warmer? Fancy snuggling up with some canine cosy crime? Book tokens/gift vouchers to spend? Get your paws on my debut novel, #thedogwalkersdetectiveagency!
“Charming, big-hearted with a gigantic twist” JOJO MOYES
“I screamed with laughter and delight” JILLY COOPER 🐶🔍🚨🐾🍂📕
January 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM