Believe

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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...

'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


© S.M. Govett 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Critics Review

One of the finest crime stories of the year so far. Govett is a name to watch
Daily Mail
Believe is absolutely stunning. The very definition of a page turner. A thought-provoking mystery, brimming with suspense, it twists and writhes into an accomplished psychological thriller that maintains its emotional power, as well as its pace, from first page to last. What a debut! S.M. Govett is one to watch
Janice Hallett
What a strong debut this is! You won't put it down once you start
Prima
A sharp and provocative thriller, this has its fair share of surprises in store
Crime Monthly
Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely – that rare thriller you can’t read fast enough then can’t debate long enough. Too many crime novels play it safe; here’s one that makes choices, takes risks, and breaks ground, and readers of Lisa Jewell, Freida McFadden, Harlan Coben and Gillian McAllister will love it
bestselling author of The Woman In The Window
This fast-paced police procedural had me hooked from the start
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – 50 BEST EVER BEACH BOOKS
Believe had me wondering which way was up as I tried to work out whodunnit! A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end
Jennie Godfrey
An accomplished crime debut - a fresh take on a familiar tale, told through the perspectives of the wife Natalie and DI Stratton, a fascinating character with an authentic and compelling voice. This is a must read for police procedural fans
Jo Callaghan
A spine-tinglingly brilliant thriller. Believe the hype, because Believe is the must-read thriller of the summer
Matthew Blake
A first class debut. Taut, tantalising and thought-provoking with a hugely compelling premise and twists galore
Victoria Selman

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