How to Get Away with Murder

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.

The Times

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

Claire McGowan, million-copy bestselling author

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

A creepy and accomplished debut.

Daily Mail

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.

Eirinie Lapidaki

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.

Daily Express