Partners in Crime

'Incredibly addictive… It's fast-paced, exhilarating and I was totally there for every last word' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Totally bonkers, and that is a such a good thing' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Maisie Baxter finally has it all. She’s killing it at work, literally, her friendships have never been stronger and, best of all, there’s gorgeous new boyfriend Will. After overthrowing a global conspiracy together, they’re well and truly in the honeymoon phase.

So why can’t she shake the feeling she’s doing everything wrong?

When a routine gig leads to an infamous crime organisation, Maisie finds herself drawn into a complex web of jealousy, betrayal and secrets. As unexpected figures from her – and Will’s – past resurface, Maisie must decide who she can trust to protect the ones she loves…

Perfect for fans of:

💕 Rivals to lovers

🫂 Found family

🩶 Morally grey characters

🗝️ Locked room

🪦 Touch HIM and die

⌛ Haunted Past

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Readers are OBSESSED with Elsie Marks…

'Incredibly addictive…It's fast-paced, exhilarating and I was totally there for every last word'

'Totally bonkers, and that is a such a good thing'

'The perfect balance of romance, espionage and murder'

'Fresh and cinematic…perfect for anyone who loves a fast-paced spy story with a charming lead'

Reviews

PRAISE FOR ELSIE MARKS

‘Funny, sexy, and strangely relatable’ Tasha Coryell, author of Love Letters to a Serial Killer

‘A wonderful not so cosy crime masterpiece’ Graham Bartlett, author of Bad for Good

‘A fun, funny, and fast-paced romp that’s pitch-perfect’ Kellye Garrett, author of Missing White Woman

'Perfect for fans of Ally Carter and Mr and Mrs Smith, with a fast-paced plot that will make you feel like you’re watching a film in your mind' Daily Express

'This fun, quirky read really hits the mark!' The Sun

‘It’s a wild ride!’ Sunday Post

‘Smart, sexy, and explosively funny, Hitwoman is a gleeful reinvention of the spy thriller. Elsie Marks delivers whip-smart dialogue, high-octane chemistry, and a heroine who kills as stylishly as she flirts’ Crime Monthly

About the author

Elsie Marks is the pen name for Louisa Burden-Garabedian and Neil Weaving, a writing duo from the UK now living and working in Beijing.