Sabine Durrant, known for her contemporary crime novels, has carved a niche with her latest work, 'Under Your Skin'. The book follows Gaby Mortimer, a daytime TV presenter who discovers a murder victim while jogging. Despite her affluent south London lifestyle, she becomes a suspect, driven by envy or coincidence.
Durrant's writing blends modern cultural references with detailed brand and food descriptions, leaning towards chick-lit. This fusion has been dubbed 'chick-crime', a potential new genre. The story maintains tension through subtle twists and gradual revelations, despite a limited cast and relatively static plot.
The novel serves as a noir-infused snapshot of middle-class Wandsworth life, offering readers a mix of empathy for Gaby's disrupted life and shivers as she confronts horrors beyond her control.
