Agent John Jarrold writes that “Julie Crisp of Pan Macmillan in London has concluded a world rights deal for two untitled horror novels by British author Adam L.G. Nevill, after a hard-fought auction. She set a floor, which she exercised at the end of the auction for a good five-figure sum. The under-bidder was Emma Coode of HarperCollins UK.”
Jarrold says Nevill’s first novel, Banquet for the Damned (published by Virgin last September), “received great praise. Having now read his next book and the synopsis of his third novel, I can say without doubt that he’s going places, and sooner rather than later. Congratulations to Julie—and to all who took part in the auction. The enthusiasm with which this was met really makes me feel positive about horror’s re-birth after a period in the doldrums.”