Following clues into darkness
Mystery • Thriller • Suspense
Coldtrail Press specializes in mysteries that refuse to stay buried, thrillers that accelerate from the first page, and suspense that tightens like a noose. We publish stories where every shadow could hide a secret, every ally might be an enemy, and the truth always comes with a price. From classic whodunits to psychological thrillers, we champion narratives that keep readers turning pages long past midnight.
Murder, heists, and the criminal underworld
Classic investigations and modern procedurals
Mind games and unreliable narrators
High stakes and relentless pace
Coldtrail Press seeks mystery, thriller, and suspense manuscripts between 70,000 and 100,000 words. We want plots that twist like a corkscrew, characters with secrets worth killing for, and endings nobody sees coming.
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