Tor Bramble have acquired the phenomenal indie author H. M. Wolfe and will publish her dark dystopian romance and viral sensation, Daggermouth, and sequel Python on a rapid release schedule
Tor Bramble has signed a four-book deal with H. M. Wolfe, an exciting indie author with a rising following. Ajebowale Roberts acquired World English Language rights from Angie Ojeda Hazen at Lunar Literary Agency.
Tor Bramble will publish Daggermouth in print and audio in June 2026, taking over the ebook in February 2026. The sequel, Python, will follow in November 2026. Originally independently published in December 2025, Daggermouth has had 22.3 million Kindle Unlimited page reads and counting, and sold 30,000 paperback and ebook copies. In a major seven-figure auction, Jason Pinter (VP/Editorial Director) at Simon Maverick and Sarah McCabe (Executive Editor) at Scarlett Press, imprints of Simon & Schuster, acquired US rights to both novels from Pan Macmillan. Foreign rights have been sold in thirteen territories to date.
Tor Bramble will publish Daggermouth in print and audio in June 2026, taking over the ebook in February 2026. The sequel, Python, will follow in November 2026. Originally independently published in December 2025, Daggermouth has had 22.3 million Kindle Unlimited page reads and counting, and sold 30,000 paperback and ebook copies. In a major seven-figure auction, Jason Pinter (VP/Editorial Director) at Simon Maverick and Sarah McCabe (Executive Editor) at Scarlett Press, imprints of Simon & Schuster, acquired US rights to both novels from Pan Macmillan. Foreign rights have been sold in thirteen territories to date.
Daggermouth is a dark dystopian romance where love outside your ring is a death sentence. Shadera Kael, a mercenary, a Daggermouth, raised to kill, is sent to eliminate Greyson Serel, the Executioner and son of the President. However, when she fails, she finds herself bound to him in a forced political marriage that could be the spark that ignites the revolution.
Tor Bramble will publish the These Crimson Delights Duology, Wolfe’s gothic horror historical dark romance duology, in 2027.
These Crimson Delights Duology is a dark Gothic romance that combines the atmospheric horror of Penny Dreadful with the forbidden passion of Phantom of the Opera.
Roberts says ‘H. M. Wolfe’s writing is inexplicably mesmering and searingly timely. She breaks your heart with every book and no character is safe, but somehow you thank her for it and keep coming back for more. I was so impressed with the pitch, premise and writing for Daggermouth and These Crimson Delights and knew that I had to publish both series. H. M. Wolfe is a writer to watch with a rapidly rising star and I’m so happy to see her get the recognition she deserves. The representation she gives her readers is so important and will always be a priority for my list’
Wolfe says ‘I’m absolutely buzzing to share that the Daggermouth series and These Crimson Delights duet have found their home with Aje and the powerhouse team at Tor UK! Collaborating with Aje, whose energy and drive totally match my own, feels like striking gold. It’s honestly wild to think this book is in the hands of such brilliant people. I’m so fired up by their vision and what we’re about to build together – I can’t wait for everyone to see where this journey takes us!’
Hazen says ‘Lunar Literary Agency is absolutely thrilled with the acquisition of H.M. Wolfe's Daggermouth and These Crimson Delights. Wolfe is a force to be reckoned with and will not only take the book world by storm – she will be the storm that brings about a change in how we view dark romance and romantasy mixed in with a little chaos. Wolfe is paving the way for authors of color and making the bridge to success a goal through her words and heart-wrenching stories. We are so very fortunate to represent her and will always be in her corner as she takes on this new adventure in her career. Thank you to Aje and TOR for believing in her just as much as we do!’
H. M. Wolfe writes with her heart wide open, chasing the thrill of chaos and the sting of heartbreak on every page. Wolfe crafts stories where romance tangles with fantasy and unforgettable characters drive the action, inviting readers to disappear into worlds brimming with magic and meaning. She’s fiercely passionate about mental health advocacy and the messy, powerful work of self-discovery, believing deeply that everyone deserves to see themselves represented in the stories they love.