Believe

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‘Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely – that rare thriller you can’t read fast enough then can’t debate long enough’ A.J. Finn
‘An accomplished crime debut…this is a must read’ Jo Callaghan
‘A superior psychological thriller…gripping, clever and full of twists you won’t see coming’ Mark Edwards

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Natalie has spent ten years trying to get over the twin set of events which changed her life forever.

The first: the moment her boss assaulted her. The second: the moment the jury declared him innocent – and her, a liar.

The memories continue to haunt Natalie, and in her attempts to block out the past, she often wakes up with no memory of where she’s been – or what she’s done.

So when her husband, Ryan, gets accused of the same crime, Natalie comes perilously close to the edge.

Natalie wants to believe him. But when the body of the young woman who made the accusation is found in the woods near their house, Ryan becomes a prime suspect, and Natalie realises she can’t trust anyone – herself included…

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Why readers LOVE Believe

‘What an epic psychological thriller this is! I finished it in one day, that’s how much I loved it. Twists, turns, red herrings, it has it all. The ending…just WOW’ 5***** reader review
‘A truly excellent debut. I raced through the book, and the twisty end was super’ 5***** reader review
‘A great edge of your seat read’ 5***** reader review
‘The perfect psychological drama that comes with plenty of twists to keep you guessing throughout’ 5***** reader review
‘All I can say is wow. The characters are really well wrtiten, the story is excellent and the twists just kept on coming’ 5***** reader review
‘A must read…chilling, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable’ 5***** reader review
‘Non-stop in delivering moments of jaw-dropping storytelling with an ending so perfect it takes your breath away. Could this be the book of the year? I believe it could be’ 5***** reader review

Why authors are loving Believe

‘A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!’ Sarah Pinborough

‘A wonderfully tantalising novel, layered, with characters who guide you with every step towards the devastating conclusion. A fabulous debut’ Sam Holland

‘Simmering with tension, secrets and dark intrigue, Believe is an utterly compulsive thriller. A clever, classy and addictive read with characters that get under your skin and a twist that will knock you sideways. An utter triumph’ A.A. Chaudhuri

‘Page-turning and delightfully moreish’ Helen Lederer

Author Biography

S.M. Govett read Law at Trinity College, Oxford, before qualifying as a solicitor in the City. After realising that didn’t suit her, she started tutoring before turning her hand to writing, which she discovered was her true calling. She has since authored several bestselling YA novels, including The Territory trilogy and We Go On Forever. She also co-wrote the screenplay for the feature film, T.I.M., which was the no. 1 film on Netflix upon release. Believe is her debut adult thriller.

She currently lives in London with her husband and three children.