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 his manual for aspiring serial killers, How to Get Away with Murder, that’s about to change.

When a copy is found at the home of a girl who was tragically murdered, 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 close to breaking point.

But who is hunting whom?

A lead title for Transworld in Spring 2026, How to Get Away with Murder was acquired in pre-empt in the UK, US & Germany. It has been sold in 10 territories so far.

‘Rebecca Philipson has turned the serial killer novel on its head. Clever and all too credible.’ – Val McDermid, No.1 bestselling author of Silent Bones

‘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

‘An astonishing debut.’ – Mail on Sunday

‘Such a unique, clever, twisty story; an extraordinary debut novel.’ – Jackie Kabler

‘A fresh, clever, sardonic and constantly surprising approach to a serial killer novel.’ – Trevor Wood

‘Ingenious.’ – Sunday Express

‘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.’ – Naomi Kelsey

‘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!’ – Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver

‘With dark humour sprinkled throughout, this is an addictive read from a new writer to watch.’ – Good Housekeeping

‘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!’ – Michelle Teahan

‘What if a self-help book for murderers became evidence at a real crime scene? That’s the chilling premise of this debut. With each chapter of the guide mirroring real events, the tension ratchets higher.’ – Woman’s Own

‘A cleverly constructed mystery.’ – Irish Independent

‘Serial killer novels come and go and come again, all too often minor variations on the theme, but Rebecca Philipson’s debut manages to achieve more, with ingenuity and elegance… A gripping cat and mouse game between cops and perpetrator… The novel unfolds as a book within a book and tantalises throughout… One to look out for.’ – Crime Time

‘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.’ – Joanna Wallace

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

‘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.’ – Tom Benn

‘This clever first novel deals with misogyny, violence and the fascination serial killers hold for the credulous. It plays many tricks with the reader, inviting mistrust in all directions.’ – Literary Review

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

‘Gripping debut. – My Weekly

Rebecca has also been nominated for the McDermid Debut Award.