Most Wanted

Most Wanted

Paperback Published on: 12/03/2026
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Most Wanted
House-hunting with a body count
A light comedy about climbing the property ladder, tempered by the reminder of how much community matters. This book will make you smile, scowl and care ab... READ MORE
Hannah at Durham Arnison

Synopsis

All Naya and Jake want is their own home. That's not too much to ask, right?

'Shot with dark humour … an unexpected but highly relatable story that captures the housing crisis in all its messiness' Stylist

‘A wildly original, darkly funny love story about desperation, house prices, and making terrible decisions together. Most Wanted is criminally good’ Steve Jones

'Most Wanted somehow makes the headache of first-time home ownership a gripping, pacy and funny story, loaded with twists and turns that keep you guessing right up to that gut punch ending. I loved it' Dawn O'Porter

*****

All Naya and Jake want is their own home. An island in the kitchen. A wine cooler, maybe… Nothing fancy really.

With artisanal coffee shops and microbreweries popping up on every corner, prices are skyrocketing. And as Jake and Naya tour property after property, one thing becomes clear: unless they want to share their home with black mould, they need to find a way to make the market crash. And fast.

There’s only one thing for it: they're going to have to take matters into their own hands. But how far are they willing to go?

*****

‘Fresh, original and absolutely brimming with energy. One of the very best crime capers I’ve read in a LONG time’ Jonathan Whitelaw

'The protagonists' desperation for affordable housing is completely relatable for anyone who has tried to buy a house this century. This book was quick, funny, and captured the very real financial struggles of the moment' Tasha Coryell

‘A brilliantly funny and twisty thriller. As dark as it is hilarious, with relatable characters that you really care about, this book really delves into the dark world of gentrification and property while still being a wonderfully entertaining ride of a book’ Kate Weston

‘I tore through this hilarious, twisty and poignant story of two people desperate for a home of their own. It's a must read for anyone who's ever bought a property… or dreamt about doing so. A fabulous takedown of our national obsession with home ownership’ Lauren Schott

'A deliciously fresh take on the housing market, terrific fun' Ian Moore

‘Sharp, witty and deliciously dark’ Delia Online

‘This tale of the struggles of home-buying will resonate with many, even while she creates absurd yet believable situations for her protagonists’ Red

'With sharp humour, this twisty story explores home, grief, childhood influences and romantic connections, offering dual perspectives and fresh reflections on modern housing and relationships’ Woman’s Own

Publisher information

  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • ISBN: 9780008431013
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 260g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Most Wanted
Quirky
A humorous, yet slightly crazy take on what a couple would do to buy a house in a trendy part of London, with a not-so-humorous ending. The couple in ques... READ MORE
Ritu
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Most Wanted
A warm and witty read but not the best ending
A warm, funny read about how far a couple will go to get on the property ladder. I thought the characters were well written and you could feel their frustr... READ MORE
Cathu Sowden
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Most Wanted
not for me
Such a good premise, but unfortunately, the writing itself is not for me; probably, I am not the target audience, as it sounds juvenile.
june.reads
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Most Wanted
the dark side of homebuying
I have read a couple books in this vein, darkly humorous ways that people try to work the impossible system of getting a house without mortgaging your soul... READ MORE
K. Bickmore
Most Wanted
Four stars!
Most Wanted by Andi Osho is a gripping and unsettling contemporary crime story that feels incredibly relevant. Following Naya and Jake as they struggle ... READ MORE
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Most Wanted
This was such a fun, chaotic read.
It's a first for me that the author narrates the audiobook, but she did a fantastic job. I'm wondering if she's a narrator already. She brought the humour ... READ MORE
Sammis Bookshelf
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Most Wanted
Satirical and funny. for the most part
Naya and Jake want to get on the housing ladder and have found the area that suits them but they are being priced out of the market. When Naya's father fi... READ MORE
Jo-anne Atkinson