Believe Me Now

Praise for Believe Me Now:
“A suspenseful, page-turning thriller.”
—Red Carpet Crash

“An intoxicating top-notch thriller.”
—Wonder Women Sixty

“A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!”
—Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author

“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, New York Times bestselling author

“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 . . . A must read for police procedural fans.”
—Jo Callaghan, Sunday Times bestselling author

“A first-class debut. Taut, tantalising and thought-provoking with a hugely compelling premise and twists galore.”
—Victoria Selman, Sunday Times bestselling author

“A spine-tinglingly brilliant thriller. Believe the hype, because Believe Me Now is the must-read thriller of the summer.”
—Matthew Blake, #1 internationally bestselling author of Anna O

“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 . . . S.M. Govett is one to watch.”
—Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal

“A superior psychological thriller from an exciting new name in crime fiction. Believe is gripping, clever and full of twists you won’t see coming.”
—Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Keep Her Secret

“Twisty, unpredictable and with a jaw-dropping plot, Believe Me Now will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Unforgettable and tantalisingly compulsive, this stunning debut is a sure-fire hit . . . it’s impossible to put down.”
—Sarah J. Harris, award-winning author of The Color of Bee Larkham’s Murder

“Twisty, clever, profound, Govett reveals the darker truths about human nature and the shadows, and lies, we all carry . . . A thriller that will haunt readers long after the final page.”
—Cameron Ward, author of Spiral

“A wonderfully tantalizing novel, layered, with characters who guide you with every step towards the devastating conclusion.”
—Sam Holland, author of The Echo Man and The Twenty

“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, author of Under Her Roof

“Page-turning and delightfully moreish.”
—Helen Lederer, British comedian, writer and actress