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Constable signs three more titles from Craven in six-figure deal
Constable has signed three more titles from M W Craven, including the continuation of the Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw series and the launch of a new series featuring lone-wolf protagonist Ben Koenig, beginning with Fearless.
Krystyna Green, publishing director, acquired UK and commonwealth rights, including Canada, in a six-figure deal from David Headley at The DHH Literary Agency. Fearless will be published in hardback, e-book and audio in June 2023 simultaneously with Flatiron Books, which has bought North American rights in the series.
"With this highly commercial, fast-paced thriller it’s the perfect opportunity to build Mike into a global brand," said Green. "Mike is already an established brand author here in the UK with his much-loved and award-winning Poe and Bradshaw series, and this new series gives us the chance to really grow Mike, publishing two series a year from him."
Craven commented: "I couldn’t be prouder that Poe and Bradshaw’s journey will continue with Constable. Since draft one of The Puppet Show the Constable team’s enthusiasm has been unmatched, and that shines through in the final product. This new contract will take the series up to eight full-length novels, but I doubt very much we’ll be stopping there. I’m equally proud that they will be publishing the new series. Set in the States, it’s different to anything I’ve written before, but I can’t wait to introduce new and existing readers alike to the violent and unpredictable world of Ben Koenig."
