Introducing DI Marnie Rome, SOMEONE ELSE'S SKIN is a deeply powerful novel that will enthral fans of Val McDermid and Mo Hayder.

SOMEONE ELSE'S SKIN was the twisty, compelling winner of the Theakston's 2015 Crime Novel of the Year, and a 2014 Richard and Judy Book Club pick. Introducing DI Marnie Rome, this powerful novel will enthral fans of Val McDermid, Alex Marwood and Claire Mackintosh.

'Superly disturbing' Observer

'A stunning debut' Mark Billingham

Called to a women's refuge to take a routine witness statement, DI Marnie Rome instead walks in on an attempted murder.

Trying to uncover the truth from layers of secrets, Marnie finds herself confronting her own demons.
Because she, of all people, knows that it can be those closest to us we should fear the most . . .

"A cracking good thriller, tense and unpredictable" - Richard and Judy Book Club

"This crime novel is excellent at unexpected twists" - Richard and Judy Book Club

"This is a corker: twisty, tricksy and, on occasion, seriously scary" - Observer

"An impressive debut... The book's central theme is domestic violence, which Hilary handles unflinchingly with force and passion. DI Rome is an appealing creation" - The Times

"A thrilling debut" - Express magazine

"It's a simply superb read - dark and thrilling" - Sun

"A thinking woman's whodunit" - Irish Examiner

"There's a tough new female detective on the block - Marnie Rome . . . [this] unflinching tale which will get under everyone's skin" - Daily Mirror