We are very sorry to tell you that our much loved author Reginald Hill died peacefully in his sleep at home in Cumbria yesterday morning. For more than 40 years, Reg has been writing crime fiction of the very highest quality, including of course his best known work featuring detective duo Dalziel and Pascoe. The long-running BBC series based on the Dalziel and Pascoe novels brought his creations to millions of viewers around the world, and rightly placed him at the very forefront of the genre. His most recent novel, The Woodcutter, showcased his remarkable talents and versatility, and was received with glowing reviews from critics and peers alike. He was one of our most loyal and treasured authors, the recipient of countless awards including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger and Diamond Dagger, culminating in a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Harrogate Crime Festival. He will be remembered as one of the most talented and original crime writers of his generation and will be much missed by everyone at HarperCollins.

The Emperor of All Maladies has won the Guardian First Book Award! Check out Sid Mukherjee’s interview on the Today programme.

Hot on the heels of Derek Landy’s first UK number one with Death Bringer (published 1st September 2011), HarperCollins has acquired the much-anticipated books seven, eight and nine in the hugely successful Skulduggery Pleasant series.The first book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series was published in 2007, with the ambition to make it a number one children’s brand. Since then the series has sold over 2 million copies globally and earned many prestigious awards, including the Red House Children’s Book Award and the Bord Gáis Irish Book of the Decade (awarded in 2010). In addition, Derek has built up a phenomenal fan base with over 150,000 monthly views on the Skulduggery website and 14,000 Facebook fans.

   HarperCollins is VERY excited to announce we'll be publishing a new Frances Mayes book early next year! In the meantime be sure to check out her website & blog!