‘Seraphim Descent’ is a high-concept sci-fi horror novel Blends cosmic dread with deep space exploration and theological mystery Publishing Autumn 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing heads into the depths of outer space, acquiring a gritty and gripping high-concept sci-fi horror novel from author Brian Fontenot. ‘Seraphim Descent’ perfectly blends cosmic dread, deep space […]
A literary exploration of personal identity and the trauma of war Through Their Eyes: The Weight of Silence arrives Summer 2026 Debut novel from Veterans in Action founder and COO Billy MacLeod MBE Matthew James Publishing has acquired worldwide rights to the debut novel from Billy MacLeod MBE, founder and Chief Operating Officer of charity
Hilarious, nostalgic and unmistakably British, with a genuine mystery at its core The Gurning Bay Mystery arrives Spring 2026 A new series from author and award-winning journalist Bernard Bale Matthew James Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of The Gurning Bay Mysteries, an uplifting new cosy-crime series by author and award-winning journalist Bernard Bale.
Hound Bay is a conspiracy-filled historical thriller. Debut novel from former Royal Navy Officer and Film Industry Veteran David Wight. Publishing Early 2026. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Hound Bay, a chilling, conspiracy-filled, historical thriller from debut author David Wight. An officer in the Royal Navy in
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The hotly anticipated follow-up to Ceril Campbell’s acclaimed 2021 debut Publishing Summer 2026 Campbell has been compared to Jackie Collins and Jilly Cooper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new novel by celebrity stylist turned author Ceril Campbell. Following her critically acclaimed debut, Secrets in the Dark
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is pleased to announce the acquisition of ‘The Scorpion Archipelago’ by author David Palin. Described as “a haunting exploration of obsession, belief, and the cost of uncovering the truth,” ‘The Scorpion Archipelago’ follows archaeologist Jane Sutch as she joins her legendary father on his final expedition. A thrilling supernatural
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Jo Wood Proves It’s Never Too Late For a New Chapter Glamour, Drama and Heart Collide In This ‘Unflinchingly Authentic’ Fiction Debut ‘The Resurrection of Flo’ Releases Summer 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jo Wood will release her outrageous and heartfelt debut novel this summer, Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce. A renowned television personality,
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COMBINES ELEMENTS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS AND SLASHER FICTION, WITH A GROUNDED DETECTIVE STORY PUBLISHING JULY 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a dark and gripping psychological thriller from debut author Daryl Nilbett. Scheduled for release in July 2025, Nilbett’s debut novel promises to captivate fans of crime
PANDORA’S WAR IS THE DEBUT NOVEL FROM M.M. BAILEY FEMINIST GANGLAND THRILLER WITH A FOCUS ON TACKLING TRAFFICKING PUBLISHING NOVEMBER 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new female-ed gangland thriller ‘Pandora’s War’ from author M.M. Bailey. The book was acquired by publisher James Shaw following a
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‘THE BOOKS OF SAM’ IS A DARK FANTASY HORROR SERIES FEATURING VAMPIRES WRITTEN BY ACCLAIMED SCI-FI AND FANTASY AUTHOR JP FRANKHAM FIRST BOOK, ‘SEEKER’ SLATED FOR RELEASE IN SEPTEMBER 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Matthew James Publishing is pleased to announce the acquisition of the fantasy horror series ‘The Books of Sam’ from author JP Frankham.
