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Publication Date: 19 March 2026
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Extent: 272 pp
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ISBN: 9780857309389
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UNDER THE HAMMER
Samantha Dooey-Miles
Jemma would kill to end the housing crisis - one landlord at a time...
Jemma has lost everything... Well, the very little she had. Her toxic boyfriend has run off with her best friend, leaving Jemma alone in their flat, and she can't afford the extortionate rent on her own. She's aimless, depressed and, above all, furious. Slowly but surely, her fury finds its focus: landlords. If only something could be done about them...
When Jemma's landlord has a fatal accident while carrying out a property repair, she stumbles across her life's mission: to punish as many landlords as possible. She begins targeting landlords who have appeared on her favourite binge-watch, a home-improvement TV show where their greed is laid bare. It's a messy job, but someone's got to do it.
Governed by her own rules, Jemma is convinced her actions are just - but how long before this vigilante turns villain?
Hilarious, timely and all too relatable, Under the Hammer is every renter's fantasy. Perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and CJ Skuse.
READERS LOVE UNDER THE HAMMER...
'A fast-paced, gripping thriller that pulls you in and does not let go... Captivating and twisty' - 5-Star Reader Review
'Sharp, funny and utterly compelling... The twist on the revenge trope felt fresh and relevant, with just the right balance of social commentary and humour' - 5-Star Reader Review
'Gripping, funny and filled with dark humour... A fantastic read' - 5-Star Reader Review
'From the start, this book had me genuinely laughing out loud... Highly recommend for a fun, unhinged, hilarious murdery read' - 5-Star Reader Review
'A fun, addictive story... Excited to see what the author does next' - 5-Star Reader Review
This novel contains depictions of violence and emotional abuse.
READER REVIEWS FOR UNDER THE HAMMER
PRESS REVIEWS FOR Under the Hammer
'This dark satire perfectly captures the resentment and fury that too many landlords instil in their tenants'
- Stylist Magazine
'Dooey-Miles' satirical black comedy is a lively and darkly funny novel that critiques a real social problem, but you'd want to keep an eye on anyone who claimed to identify with its protagonist'
- Herald
'The ultimate Generation Rent revenge novel'
- Daily Record
'A character you can root for even as her deeds become increasingly eyebrow-raising'
- Scotland on Sunday
'Pitch-black perfection - Samantha Dooey-Miles is an evil genius'
- Kirstin Innes, author of Scabby Queen
'An original debut with a very strong voice that offers a fresh and funny take on the housing crisis, class and female rage'
- Elspeth Wilson, author of These Mortal Bodies
'A satire that asks the very important question: do landlords deserve to live? and then answers simply: no. This is an outrageously funny book, perfect for anyone who's ever looked at the mould creeping down the walls of their rental property and wondered if there just might be a better way. Read this if: you have a sense of humour about the property market and spend too much of your wages on rent. Don't read this if: you're a landlord behind on your repairs'
- Laura Elliott, author of Awakened