Rebecca Philipson

Rebecca Philipson has turned the serial killer novel on it's head. Clever and all too credible.

Val McDermid, No.1 bestselling author of Silent Bones

'Original and gripping, with a lead character you'll be rooting for all the way'.

Claire McGowan, million-copy bestselling author

Philipson, deconstructing yet delighting in the conventions of serial killer lit, morphs a whodunnit into a feminist revenge drama. Her remarkable debut takes an old song and makes it better.

Smart, funny and a delight to read. How to Get Away with Murder has a wickedly clever premise, skilfully weaving together a murder investigation and a serial killer manual in this unputdownable story.

Mary Watson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Cleaner

A twisty, propulsive and memorable debut that richly rewards true-crime aficionados.

Catherine Ryan Howard, internationally bestselling author of Burn After Reading

An absolute powerhouse of a debut. As well as the fast-paced and thrilling plot, the devastating effects of violence and trauma are empathetically explored. The powerful descriptions of Sam’s reactions suggest the thorough research of a writer who cares about her characters, and her readers. How to Get Away with Murder is a whip-smart, insightful thriller with a finale which leaves the reader reeling. And desperate to read more!

Frances Crawford, author of A Bad, Bad Place

Rebecca Philipson's debut is a masterpiece in tension, creating an unnerving sense of disquiet and trepidation in the reader. From page one I was OBSESSED.’

Zoe Rankin, bestselling author of The Vanishing Place

How To Get Away with Murder is the best thriller I have ever read. Gripping, clever, and powerful, Philipson has crafted a novel which had me hooked from the very first page, all the way through to the last nail-biting line. This is an author who does not waste a single scene or word, and knows exactly how to keep a reader guessing until the final moment. That this novel is a debut is absolutely astounding, and I cannot wait to see what Philipson does next.

Such a unique, clever, twisty story; an extraordinary debut novel.

A fresh, clever, sardonic and constantly surprising approach to a serial killer novel.

A highly assured debut that will hook you from the first page and keep you reading late into the night. Engaging, clever and witty, it marks the arrival of a major talent.

How to Get Away With Murder is an astonishingly assured debut: witty, poignant, and utterly compelling, with twists I genuinely didn't see coming. I absolutely devoured it, turning pages late into the night and insisting no one interrupt me as I raced to the end. This gripping book marks Rebecca Philipson out as a brilliant new voice in crime fiction.

How to Get Away with Murder is a twisty and compelling debut! You won’t be able to put it down. Rebecca Philipson is one to watch. I can’t wait to see what she does next. This is such a great book!

I can’t stop thinking about Rebecca’s dark cat-and-mouse thriller! Her idea of a serial killer writing a manual for others is brilliantly twisted. And the dark humour makes it even more enjoyable.

Paula Daly, author of Just What Kind of Mother Are You?

A brilliantly original premise, executed with bite and confidence. Clever, addictive and disturbingly entertaining.

A vulnerable complex female detective is up against a devious smug serial killer who has written a book on How To Get Away With Murder in this fascinatingly fresh take on a murder mystery. Addictive and incredibly clever!

A gripping, playful take on fact versus fiction in the serial killer tale.

How to Get Away with Murder is a smart, scalding provocation. Part-true crime satire, part-police procedural, it is witheringly funny in its scorn of institutional power, and honest in its anger at endemic misogyny, gendered violence and injustice. Full of troubling truths, acid asides, and ironic twists, this is crime fiction at its subversive best.

A roller-coaster ride of a story with a blindsiding conclusion to keep you hooked.

If you picked up this book because you truly want to get away with murder, you will not be disappointed. Simply turn the page and we’ll get started… 
 
'Rebecca Philipson has turned the serial killer novel on it's head. Clever and all too credible.' Val McDermid, No.1 bestselling author of Silent Bones 
 
Denver Brady claims to be the most successful serial killer of our time – and that’s precisely why you’ve never heard of him. 
 
But with the publication of How to Get Away With Murder, his manual for aspiring serial killers, that’s about to change. 
 
When a copy of Denver's book is found at a crime scene, DI Samantha Hansen is given the job of tracking down the elusive author. 
 
As Denver and Sam’s stories unfold and converge, it becomes clear that there’s more to both than meets the eye. 
 
And once Denver’s book goes viral, the pressure to find and bring him to justice brings Sam to breaking point. 
 
But in this dark and twisted tale, who is hunting whom? 
 
***Readers love How to Get Away with Murder!*** 
 
‘Unputdownable.’ Mary Watson, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Cleaner 
 
'Gripping, clever, and powerful... the best thriller I have ever read.' Eirinie Lapidaki, author of The Wives of Halcyon 
 
'Original and gripping' Claire McGowan, author of What You Did 
 
'What an opening line to hook you right in! A fantastic debut from Philipson.' FIVE-STAR Review 
 
'Intensely engaging with complex and flawed characters.' FIVE-STAR Review 
 
'The writing style was brilliant and the plot very engaging.' FIVE-STAR Review 
 
'I loved the tension, the suspense and thrill, I was totally gripped throughout.' FIVE-STAR Review 
 
'A sharp, clever and hugely entertaining book that delivers tension, humour and a standout premise.' FIVE-STAR Review 
 
'Masterful misdirection and pacing kept me glued to the page the entire time.' FIVE-STAR Review

Rebecca Philipson

Praise for How to Get Away with Murder