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""Philipson manages to produce a startling series of twists and turns in the case while keeping her wildly improbable premise fresh and, it's to be hoped, wholly original. Caution: Even more than most crime novels, this one really does provide helpful ideas about how to get away with murder."" -Kirkus Reviews (starred) ""Philipson debuts with an impressive serial killer thriller that puts a fresh spin on tired genre tropes... [Her] nuanced portrait of her wounded heroine and savvy book-within-a-book narrative structure make this stand out. A sequel would be welcome."" -Publisher's Weekly ""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 ""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 ""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

""Philipson manages to produce a startling series of twists and turns in the case while keeping her wildly improbable premise fresh and, it's to be hoped, wholly original. Caution: Even more than most crime novels, this one really does provide helpful ideas about how to get away with murder."" -Kirkus Reviews (starred) ""Philipson debuts with an impressive serial killer thriller that puts a fresh spin on tired genre tropes... [Her] nuanced portrait of her wounded heroine and savvy book-within-a-book narrative structure make this stand out. A sequel would be welcome."" -Publisher's Weekly ""Rebecca Philipson has turned the serial killer novel on its head. Clever and all too credible.""―Val McDermid ""A twisty, propulsive and memorable debut that richly rewards true-crime aficionados""--Catherine Ryan Howard ""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 ""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 ""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 ""Original and gripping, with a lead character you'll be rooting for all the way."" --Claire McGowan ""'From page one I was OBSESSED with this book.... Rebecca Philipson's debut is a masterpiece in tension... highly recommend."" -- Zoë Rankin ""Such a unique, clever, twisty story; an extraordinary debut novel"" --Jackie Kabler ""A brilliantly original premise, executed with bite and confidence. Clever, addictive and disturbingly entertaining.""--Joanna Wallace ""A gripping, playful take on fact versus fiction in the serial killer tale.""-- Alexia Casale

""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

""Philipson manages to produce a startling series of twists and turns in the case while keeping her wildly improbable premise fresh and, it's to be hoped, wholly original. Caution: Even more than most crime novels, this one really does provide helpful ideas about how to get away with murder."" -Kirkus Reviews (starred) ""Philipson debuts with an impressive serial killer thriller that puts a fresh spin on tired genre tropes... [Her] nuanced portrait of her wounded heroine and savvy book-within-a-book narrative structure make this stand out. A sequel would be welcome."" -Publisher's Weekly ""Rebecca Philipson has turned the serial killer novel on its head. Clever and all too credible.""―Val McDermid ""A twisty, propulsive and memorable debut that richly rewards true-crime aficionados""--Catherine Ryan Howard ""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 ""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 ""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 ""Original and gripping, with a lead character you'll be rooting for all the way."" --Claire McGowan ""'From page one I was OBSESSED with this book.... Rebecca Philipson's debut is a masterpiece in tension... highly recommend."" -- Zoë Rankin

""Philipson manages to produce a startling series of twists and turns in the case while keeping her wildly improbable premise fresh and, it's to be hoped, wholly original. Caution: Even more than most crime novels, this one really does provide helpful ideas about how to get away with murder."" -Kirkus Reviews (starred) ""Philipson debuts with an impressive serial killer thriller that puts a fresh spin on tired genre tropes... [Her] nuanced portrait of her wounded heroine and savvy book-within-a-book narrative structure make this stand out. A sequel would be welcome."" -Publisher's Weekly ""A twisty, propulsive and memorable debut that richly rewards true-crime aficionados""--Catherine Ryan Howard ""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 ""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 ""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 ""Original and gripping, with a lead character you'll be rooting for all the way."" --Claire McGowan

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REBECCA PHILIPSON grew up in a mining town in County Durham, where she still lives. Educated in a small convent, she deferred her university degree to set up her own business at 21. Rebecca finished her BA in English Literature at Northumbria University, graduating with First Class Honours, and completed a PGCE in English at Durham University whilst on maternity leave. After returning to her business, Rebecca also lectured part-time in Literature and Language in Newcastle. Having sold her business in 2020, Rebecca is now devoted to her writing career. She graduated from the University of East Anglia (UEA) Masters Program in 2024 and won a scholarship to Liverpool University where she will be reading for a PhD in Creative Writing.

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