The stunning new thriller from the author who brought you the jaw-dropping twist of I Let You Go, the gasp-out-loud ending of Let Me Lie, and the loveable, unpredictable Ffion Morgan in The Last Party and A Game of Lies

'A gripping thriller loaded with humour and cleverness' ***** READER REVIEW

'A dazzling fusion of mystery, humour, and complex character dynamics' ***** READER REVIEW
'The plot is gripping and the twists are jaw-dropping' ***** READER REVIEW

Even on the most desirable street, there's a dark side . . .

The Hill is the kind of place everyone wants to live: luxurious, exclusive and safe. But now someone is breaking and entering these Cheshire homes one by one, and DS Leo Brady suspects the burglar is looking for something, or someone, in particular.

Over the border in Wales, DC Ffion Morgan recovers the body of an estate agent from the lake. There's no love lost between Ffion and estate agents, but who hated this one enough to want her dead - and why?

As their cases collide, Ffion and Leo discover people will pay a high price to keep their secrets behind closed doors . . .

*** One of TIMES Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2025 ***

'Witty and ingeniously plotted with twist after brilliant twist. I loved it!' CLAIRE DOUGLAS

'Gripping, intense and thought-provoking' KARIN SLAUGHTER

'Skilfully plotted, sharply paced and wickedly funny, this is a must-read crime series' LUCY CLARKE

'Clever . . . [with] a stunning denouement' THE TIMES

'Funny, entertaining and unguessable with a fabulous cast of deeply authentic characters' RUTH MANCINI
'Satisfyingly twisty' MAIL ON SUNDAY

'Has you on the edge of your seat' I PAPER

'Cracking' HEAT

'Another complete page-turner' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

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 DOUGLAS
It'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 CLARKE
A gripping, intense, and thought-provoking story of betrayal, that explores the fragility of trust -- KARIN SLAUGHTER
Other 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 MANCINI
Social 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 SLAUGHTER
Packed with suspects, twists and turns -- ALEX MICHAELIDES
A dark delight of a murder mystery -- JANICE HALLETT
Clever plot, engaging characters and smart, sharp writing -- SHARI LAPENA
Superb. Wickedly fun, devilishly clever -- PATRICIA CORNWELL
Devilish, witty and wonderful -- CHRIS WHITAKER
Wonderfully assured and gripping -- PETER JAMES
Wickedly 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.