Thursday 3 December 2020

Publishing News



Canelo set to publish two dark and twisty suspense novels by M. M. DeLuca.

Commissioning Editor Leodora Darlington has acquired WEL rights to new standalone suspense novels by M. M. DeLuca in a two-book deal. 

The Secret Sister is a gripping suspense novel with a twist that will leave readers reeling. We follow our protagonist, Anna, on her whirlwind romance that ends in her marrying almost-too-perfect Guy. But how much does Anna know about the man she has married? And how much does Guy know about his new wife? She’s certainly keeping her share of secrets, and the biggest one of all is the identity of the sister she lost many years ago, the sister she is still searching for now. 

M. M. DeLuca studied psychology at the University of London and now resides in Canada. She studied Advanced Creative writing with Pulitzer prizewinning author, Carol Shields. Her first novel, The Pitman's Daughter was shortlisted for the Chapters Robertson Davies first novel in Canada award in 2001. She went on to self-publish it in 2013 where it became an ebook bestseller in the literary category.

Leodora Darlington says, ‘I’m beyond excited to be bringing M. M. DeLuca’s writing to suspense fans around the world. Her writing is brilliantly taut, and her protagonist, Anna, is so delightfully complex and intriguing. My heart broke when reading about Anna’s tragic past, and I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the explosive reveals that would be sure to shatter her relationship with Guy. I just know that readers are going to fall in love with this novel and its publication can’t come soon enough.’

M. M. DeLuca says, ‘It’s a dream come true to have signed a two-book deal with the wonderful team at Canelo and to work with the most amazing and enthusiastic editor, Leodora Darlington. Leodora’s passionate support of my new psychological suspense novel, The Secret Sister, has made this writer’s journey a truly pleasurable one, and I’m so excited to share my work with all the great readers out there in March 2021.’

The Secret Sister will be published in March, 2021, in simultaneous print and ebook formats, with audio to follow. For more information please contact publicity@canelo.co.


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