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Believe
The DI Stratton Series (Related to this series)
- Author
- S.M. Govett
- Narrator
- Amy Noble, Helen Colby
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 19 June 2025
- Run Time
- 10 hours 30 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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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
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This brilliant psychological thriller will keep you up all night
Heat
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One of the finest crime stories of the year so far. Govett is a name to watch
Daily Mail
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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
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An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night
Abigail Dean
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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
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What a strong debut this is! You won't put it down once you start
Prima
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A sharp and provocative thriller, this has its fair share of surprises in store
Crime Monthly
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We couldn't put this brilliant thriller down
Bella
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This fast-paced police procedural had me hooked from the start
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – 50 BEST EVER BEACH BOOKS
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A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!
Sarah Pinborough
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Details
- Author
- S.M. Govett
- Narrator
- Amy Noble, Helen Colby
- Duration
- 10 hours 30 minutes
- Release Date
- 19 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9781405971386
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Psychological thriller, Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives, Crime and mystery: police procedural, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.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
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