Louise Mumford

“I knew I wanted Kate in my corner from the first phone call.”

Louise grew up in Caerphilly and now lives in Cardiff with her husband.

She studied English Literature at university and graduated with first class honours, became a teacher, but then realised she’d only be truly happy if she could get down on paper all the marvellous and frightening things that happen in her head.

Louise’s thrillers put a fresh spin on people’s darkest fears, have been Kindle Top 50 bestsellers and selected for the Karin Slaughter “Killer Read'“ promotion at Asda.

LOUISE’S BOOKS

The Festival, HQ, 2024; The Hotel, HQ, 2023; The Safe House, HQ, 2022; Sleepless, HQ, 2020.

REVIEWERS

“Wild...vivid…twisty.”

Sarah Clarke

“A summer must-read.”

B. E. Jones

“Another page-turning humdinger.”

Penny Batchelor

Latest Book

THE WRITER WHO MOST INSPIRED LOUISE

Any writer who successfully sucks me into their world and grabs on tight until I finish the book. Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett are writers I come back to again and again, as is Margaret Atwood. But it is The Princess Bride by William Goldman that holds a special place in my heart.

LOUISE ABOUT KATE

Getting to work with Kate really is a dream come true. Apart from her immense experience, knowledge and wisdom, she is down-to-earth, straight-talking and, most importantly – she has a sense of humour! I knew that I wanted her in my corner from the first phone call.

KATE ABOUT LOUISE

Louise writes with a compelling energy and convincing characterisation that draws you in and keeps you turning the pages. She’s also a very warm and generous person to work with and I’m thrilled she picked me to be her agent.