Other People's Houses

PRAISE FOR OTHER PEOPLE’S HOUSES * - *Witty and ingeniously plotted with twist after brilliant twist, Other People’s Houses is a thriller that keeps you guessing, gasping and grinning in equal measure. I loved it! – CLAIRE DOUGLASIt’s an absolute delight to read the latest in the DC Ffion Morgan series. This time we follow DC Ffion Morgan and DS Leo Brady on a fresh case that plunges them into the heart of a mystery in an exclusive community. Skilfully plotted, sharply paced, and wickedly funny, this is a must-read crime series. I’m already looking forward to the next instalment! – LUCY CLARKEA gripping, intense, and thought-provoking story of betrayal, that explores the fragility of trust – KARIN SLAUGHTEROther People’s Houses is funny, entertaining and unguessable with a fabulous cast of deeply authentic characters and beautiful writing that immerses the reader in every scene. Clever and compelling – RUTH MANCINISocial climbing and property envy provide the background to Clare Mackintosh’s clever new novel … Mackintosh clearly relishes writing about the pretensions of the well-off residents and the stratagems of an outsider who wants to be accepted into their Whatsapp group … a stunning denouement * THE TIMES *A satisfyingly twisty and thoroughly characterful police procedural * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Another complete page-turner * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *This thriller has you on the edge of your seat * I PAPER *Another cracking DC Morgan mystery * HEAT *You’re in for a rollercoaster ride * SUNDAY POST *A clever whodunnit * PLATINUM *A welcome sense of authenticity … Full of social observations, this novel plots a course between the absurdities of modern cosy crime writing and the excessive brutality of the toughest of noir fiction * LITERARY REVIEW *For fans of the DC Ffion Morgan series, this is an auto-buy * CHAT, BOOK OF THE MONTH *PRAISE FOR THE LAST PARTY AND A GAME OF LIES * - *Wickedly enjoyable, a great summer read * THE TIMES *Twisty and clever, with layered characters – KARIN SLAUGHTERPacked with suspects, twists and turns – ALEX MICHAELIDESA dark delight of a murder mystery – JANICE HALLETTClever plot, engaging characters and smart, sharp writing – SHARI LAPENASuperb. Wickedly fun, devilishly clever – PATRICIA CORNWELLDevilish, witty and wonderful – CHRIS WHITAKERWonderfully assured and gripping – PETER JAMESWickedly fun and smartly plotted – LUCY CLARKE

Clare Mackintosh is a former police officer and a bestselling crime author. Her books have sold more than three million copies, been optioned for television and translated into 40 languages. She appears regularly at literary festivals and bookshop events.