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Bookouture celebrates one million sales milestone for Hood
Author D K Hood has sold more than one million copies of her books with Bookouture since her début was released in 2017, the publisher has said.
Since her first book Don’t Tell a Soul, the first in a crime series featuring Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane acquired by editor Helen Jenner in a three-book world rights deal, there have been 14 more books in the same series and two prequel stories published.
Bookouture has also published German translation editions of the first three books and has rights deals in three territories.
Hood was one of the first authors Jenner signed when she joined Bookouture from Transworld in 2017, and said it has been wonderful to work on a series that is “so loved by crime readers”.
She said: “Every time a new book publishes, I’m blown away by the reviews and ratings. It’s a privilege to work with an author who has such endless drive and creativity. Her power to transport readers to the small town of Black Rock Falls, to scare them with another twisted killer, and to knock their socks off with a twist they never see coming, is simply awesome. I can’t wait to see what D K has in store for us next and I look forward to even more trips to Black Rock Falls.”
Hood said: “I am absolutely thrilled and humbled to know that so many people have purchased a copy of the Detectives Kane and Alton series. Who would have thought that a story penned to relieve pain would change my life completely? As my writing style is more like watching a movie than reading, I was hesitant to submit the story to anyone but I crossed my fingers and submitted Don’t Tell a Soul to Bookouture.
“The day Helen Jenner contacted me, a door to a new beginning opened. I owe this milestone to Helen’s impeccable guidance and the magic of Team Bookouture. I’ve been blessed with a supportive family, loyal readers, reviewers and bloggers who have championed the series since book one. Writing for me is like visiting old friends and there are so many stories yet to tell.”
