Kate Harrison, author of the successful Secret Shopper series, has signed a 3 book deal for YA novels, the first of which is due to be released in Summer 2011. The first book is called ‘Soulbeach’, and is part of a trilogy.

Kate kindly gave us this quote about her new deal:

“‘I had the idea about two years ago but as the Secret Shopper books have been keeping me very busy, I didn’t start writing till the end of last year. It’s hugely exciting being able to take on darker themes, though I hope that readers who enjoy my adult books might enjoy Soul Beach too. In my adult books, my characters search for happiness. In the YA books, they search for a murderer!

‘I’m currently putting the finishing touches to both the first Soul Beach book and the final Secret Shopper, The Secret Shopper Affair, which has a home made theme. So I keep switching from crafty to creepy. I do love my job!’”

Source: http://www.booktrade.info/index.php/showarticle/29459

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