We are pleased to announce that One More Chapter have acquired two new thrillers from S R Masters. The first novel in the contract, The Drop, will be published in the UK in April 2025. Editorial director Jennie Rothwell secured UK and Commonwealth rights from Joanna Swainson, and North American rights have been sold to Shana Drehs at Sourcebooks.

Jennie Rothwell says “In The Drop, Simon has taken something adventurous and made it even more terrifying. With a killer hook and a claustrophobic situation, this new book blends together thriller and horror seamlessly. Simon is such a creative and ambitious author and I am incredibly excited for readers to take a ride on Hysteria.”

Simon Masters said “I’m really excited to have a chance to work with the brilliant Jennie Rothwell on another two books, and for readers to get their hands on what I think might be my most fiendish book yet in The Drop.”
 
Joanna Swainson said: “Simon’s a fantastic writer who combines concept, character and creepiness in an incredibly compelling way. It’s always a joy to read his books and I’m delighted to see him continue with One More Chapter with The Drop.”

The Drop is a high-octane locked-room thriller with a killer twist, where only the bravest dare to ride the highest rollercoaster in the world. When a group of friends are offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ride ‘Hysteria’ after the theme park has closed they jump at it. But when the ride abruptly stops 200 metres above ground, leaving the group stuck, panic sets in.