A BIT ABOUT ME
I am an award winning author of middle grade historical mysteries and my debut adult historical thriller, Stolen Things, will be published in November 2026.
In 2020 I was the recipent of The East Anglian Book of the Year, the first time a children's book won this award, and I have recieved five star reviews in the Telegraph, been awarded The Time's Children's Book of the Week and Waterstones Children's Book of the Month.
I live in Suffolk and when I'm not writing I love nothing more than curling up with a good book. My favourite historical fiction authors include Stacey Halls, Laura Purcell and Elizabeth Macneal. I also love long walks in the countryside and drinking lots of tea!
I am on Instagram as @amhowellwrites and if you would like to get in touch please contact me using the form below.
For any book related queries please contact my agent Clare Wallace at The Darley Anderson Children's Book Agency www.darleyandersonchildrens.com
My books for adults
Stolen Things, my debut historical thriller for adults, will be published by Fox & Ink on 5 November 2026.
Isolated and unheard, this is a claustrophobic, dark, and moving portrait of a woman who must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect her child and her home. For fans of Stacey Halls, Lizzie Pook, and Laura Purcell.
December 1919. War widow Della Pemberton consoles herself through a life of petty theft and her beloved tonic for female disorders. But, when a stranger arrives at her home claiming it belongs to him, her world is upended when she discovers the man’s left behind a small baby.
The arrival of the child thrusts Della into a frightening new reality after a series of unexplained events; the delivery of baby gifts, an infant’s bone found in the attic, and peculiar noises within the walls of the house at night.
When she receives a note predicting she’ll commit murder, Della realises someone is out to do her harm. But with her own health worsening and a small baby to care for, she discovers that fighting for the truth and her life will come at the highest of prices.
Praise for A. M. Howell's historical mysteries
"A new gem of First World War fiction…a deftly plotted mystery…a touching story about courage and friendship." The Telegraph
"Howell is a hypnotically readable writer, who keeps the pulse racing, while allowing every character slowly to unravel." The Telegraph
Winner of of the Mal Peet Children's Award and East Anglian Book of the Year 2020
"Another superb historical adventure by A.M. Howell… An Edwardian mystery with a refreshingly modern feel" The Telegraph
"Atmospheric, full of period detail and, most importantly, thrilling." The i Paper