CALL FOR CRIME FICTION AUTHORS WITH NEW MANUSCRIPTS

We are currently open to submissions of new, original manuscripts—either standalones or series—that meet the following criteria:

It is crime fiction, mystery, suspense, or thriller, but not cozy mystery or paranormal.
It is complete and between 50k-100k words (ideally 60k–75k words).
It has not been written, materially rewritten, or generated by an AI tool.
The author controls all rights to the manuscript.

If your work meets these requirements, complete the form below.

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SUBMISSIONS BY CRIME FICTION AUTHORS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED BY DOWN & OUT, UNBOUND, AND POLIS

Were you previously published by Down & Out Books, Unbound, or Polis Books?

Crimson Gate Books invites crime fiction authors to republish eligible works under new agreements. Many authors have already replatformed their books with us. Authors must hold valid rights-reversion letters for all submitted titles.

Sign by December 31, 2026 to receive special terms, including market-leading royalties, rapid replatforming, refreshed covers, and clear marketing deliverables.

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CALL FOR CRIME FICTION AUTHORS WITH NEW MANUSCRIPTS

Submission Form

SUBMISSIONS BY CRIME FICTION AUTHORS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED BY DOWN & OUT, UNBOUND, AND POLIS

Republication inquiry form

CALL FOR CRIME FICTION AUTHORS WITH NEW MANUSCRIPTS

Submission Form

SUBMISSIONS BY CRIME FICTION AUTHORS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED BY DOWN & OUT, UNBOUND, AND POLIS

Republication inquiry form

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