Bookouture signs Kerry Wilkinson’s 50th novel

Bookouture has nabbed Kerry Wilkinson’s 50th novel and three more psychological thrillers by the author. Publishing director Ellen Gleeson bought rights from the author directly.

The synopsis states: "With the working title Keep Your Friends Close, about a peaceful street of neighbours who are not all they seem, Kerry’s 50th book continues his streak of gripping psychological thrillers with domestic, hooky concepts and explosive twists."

Reflecting on writing 50 books, Wilkinson said: "I have killed so many people. I’ve made quite a few disappear – although, in mitigation, I’ve brought a couple back. I’ve messed up weddings, relationships, births, birthdays and anniversaries. I’ve made crazy people think they’re fine and fine people think they’re crazy. I’ve burned down houses, broken into others and burgled some more. And you know what? Not only will I do it again, I’m about to do it for the 50th time. It’s a right laugh and I’ve only ever learned one lesson. You do not, under any circumstances, ever, harm a dog."

Gleeson added: "Kerry’s books keep me completely gripped every single time, but they also make me laugh my head off. Writing 50 books is an incredible accomplishment. Kerry has an unrivalled understanding of what makes a small town tick, and his mastery of plotting and pacing is second to none."