AN INSTANT #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER
AN INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
“Rich people are the predators, until they become the prey, in this novel of psychological suspense. It’s hard to be rich in Lapena’s knockout contribution to the trending fiction genre that skewers the elite. . . . This most satisfying novel dissects jealousy, vengefulness and, for many of the characters, an unstoppable lust for money. . . . A scrumptiously sinister novel.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Classic Lapena—tense, twisted [and] dark. . . . With revealing insights into the lives of the haves and the have-nots and thought-provoking questions about morality, greed, envy and punishment, Lapena serves up another surefire hit.” —Booklist (starred review)
“Lapena, easily one of the best Canadian crime authors now writing, never lets the suspense falter. One of her best so far.” —The Globe and Mail
“Thrilling plotlines, unforgettable characters and a shocking twist. . . This novel has it all!” —Woman’s World
“The internationally bestselling author [Shari Lapena] . . . has mastered the craft of delivering an addictive read, and her 10th book is no exception. In the twisty, spellbinding cat-and-mouse game that follows, the nerve-wracking tension becomes more taut on each page, making it impossible to look away. . . . Once you start reading Getting Away with Murder, you won’t want to put it down until you reach the last page.” —Winnipeg Free Press
“Getting Away with Murder is a deviously delicious thriller that kept me turning pages from the intense opening to the shocking conclusion.” —Freida McFadden
“Shari Lapena is far and away one of the best psychological thriller writers in the world . . . She is intensely bingeable.” —Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of None of this is True
“Getting Away with Murder is a bold, twisty read that flies by at breakneck speed. Buckle up for a wild ride because you won't get these characters—or their actions—out of your mind anytime soon. My favorite Lapena book yet!” —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of It's Not Her
“You'll struggle to put this one down. A thriller to really go overboard for!” —Cara Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of Murder in the Family
“Getting Away with Murder is one of those brilliantly gripping thrillers you just cannot stop reading. Unfolding in layers it builds to form a compelling and claustrophobic moral dilemma. I was hooked.” —Jennie Godfrey, international bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things
“An utterly original and gripping morality play about greed and corruption in the modern age. Lapena contemporizes Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, and the results are as page-turning as they are revealing. Reader: you’ve just found your ‘must-read’ thriller of 2026.” —Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series
“Wickedly fun, glamorous and chilling. Shari Lapena flips the script masterfully yet retains her trademark twists and killer ending.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark
“A chilling and deadly whydunit. Nobody gets beneath the skin of their characters like Shari Lapena, and she does it unflinchingly and with impeccable flair in this sharp, gripping thriller. Getting Away with Murder deftly reveals our deepest, darkest impulses as it asks: when money is the motive, is anyone really who you think they are?” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The Manor House
“Shari Lapena has pulled out all the stops for her tenth thriller. Getting Away with Murder is perfectly pitched entertainment with a timely message that sends chills down the spine. A cracking mystery told at breakneck pace and with such expert timing I was swept away on the wave of every twist. The perfect murder mystery, told by a grandmaster of the genre. Ten out of ten!” —Janice Hallett, international bestselling author of The Appeal
“How does Shari Lapena get better and better with each book? I could not have loved [Getting Away with Murder] more. . . Splendidly entertaining.” —Liz Nugent, international bestselling author of Strange Sally Diamond
“It’s no mean feat to get the reader rooting for a pair of heartless killers, but root you will—with every tense, uncomfortable, thrilling step of Jill and Ted’s criminal journey. Another cracking read from Shari Lapena.” —Louise Candlish, international bestselling author of Our House
“I don’t know how she does it—every book is her best and here we go again: her best book yet! I devoured it in just a few hours, paging desperately through to see what would happen. Breakneck pace, masterful plotting, brilliantly observed, devilishly smart and a truly satisfying ending. I adored it.” —Andrea Mara, international bestselling author of It Should Have Been You
“Tense, claustrophobic and relentlessly paced, this is a wickedly fun read. I couldn’t put it down.” —Mary Watson, international bestselling author of The Cleaner
“Utterly brilliant. Full of Lapena’s trademark twists and wonderful characterization, [Getting Away With Murder] is a masterclass of a thriller. Shari Lapena’s best yet.” —Claire Douglas, international bestselling author of The Wrong Sister
“Getting Away With Murder is incredible and confirms what I already knew: Shari Lapena is one of my absolute favourite, auto-read authors. This is a twisted and daring tale with a chef’s kiss perfect ending. I was *desperate* to find out who might get away with what. Highly, highly recommended!” —Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of A Killer Motive
