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'All I can say is wow. The characters are really well written, the story is excellent and the twists just kept on coming' 5***** reader review

'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

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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
'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
'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
‘Believe is absolutely stunning. The very definition of a page turner. A thought-provoking mystery, brimming with suspense’ Janice Hallett
‘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
'An accomplished crime debut...this is a must read' Jo Callaghan

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

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 -- A.J. Finn * 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

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.