Believe

BelieveAuthor: Govett, S. M. Crime & mystery Published on 19 June 2025 by Penguin Books Ltd (Michael Joseph Ltd) in the United Kingdom. Hardback 384 pages 241 x 164 x 36 596g She Cant Trust the Law. She Cant Trust Her Husband. Worst of All She Cant Trust Herself. 'Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely that rare thriller you cant read fast enough then cant debate long enough' A. J. Finn'A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the

Author: Govett, S.M.

Crime & mystery

Published on 19 June 2025 by Penguin Books Ltd (Michael Joseph Ltd) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 384 pages
241 x 164 x 36 | 596g

She Can’t Trust the Law. She Can’t Trust Her Husband. Worst of All - She Can’t Trust Herself.

'Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely – that rare thriller you can’t read fast enough then can’t debate long enough' A.J. Finn'A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end' Jennie Godfrey 'A superior psychological thriller...gripping, clever and full of twists you won't see coming' Mark Edwards'One of the finest crime stories of the year so far. Govett is a name to watch' Daily Mail----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 recollection 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...

----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 reviewWhy authors are loving Believe'A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!' Sarah Pinborough'An accomplished crime debut...this is a must read' Jo Callaghan '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 LedererThis fast-paced police procedural had me hooked from the start - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – 50 BEST EVER BEACH BOOKS