Hera takes three more 'devilishly devious' thrillers from Chaudhuri

Hera Books has acquired a further three psychological thrillers from A A Chaudhuri.

Keshini Naidoo, co-founder and publishing director, acquired digital and print world English language rights in the untitled books from Annette Crossland of A for Authors Agency.

"I am delighted that Hera will continue to be the home of A A Chaudhuri’s multi-layered, complex and gripping psychological thrillers," Naidoo said. "Her two domestic suspense titles have garnered an incredible amount of critical and consumer acclaim, with readers everywhere being hooked by her multiple, devilishly devious twist endings! We are so excited to be bringing out her future titles for the next three years and watching her profile soar to new heights."

Chaudhuri is the author of thriller She’s Mine published by Hera in August 2021. Her latest title, The Loyal Friend, is out with on 23rd June. Her first two books, The Scribe and The Abduction, were published by Lume in 2019 and by Isis Audio.

"I’m so thrilled to be signing with Hera again," she said."Keshini is a dream editor to work with. Her expert eye, vision, and passion for market-led page-turning fiction is second to none, and I cannot thank her enough for the guidance and support she has given me over what’s been a fantastic first 18 months. I have no doubt that Hera will only go from strength to strength in publishing my books."

Crossland said: "I am so pleased and excited that Hera have acquired three more thrillers by A A Chaudhuri. Keshini and Hera’s vision has translated A A Chaudhuri into a bestselling author, and I am so happy Hera have proven their long-term commitment to her as a top psychological thriller writer."