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Believe

By: S.M. Govett
Narrated by: Amy Noble, Helen Colby
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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

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

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

'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)

"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)

"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)"

"What a strong debut this is! You won't put it down once you start","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)"

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Loved this audio book, great listen and would definitely recommend reading, kept me guessing right up to the end!

Outstanding who done it!

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Wow twists turns this book kept me on my toes it was a can’t stop listening book absolutely brilliant

Brilliant

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4.5*

Ten years ago Natalie was sexually assaulted by her boss. He was found not guilty and Natalie was branded a liar. Now her husband is accused of a similar crime. Told from two POVs which are equally interesting, this is a complex, absorbing thriller full of secrets and lies. There are twists galore and I was kept guessing all the way through. The character development is particularly good, and Natalie and Stratton are both multi-dimensional and totally believable.

The narrators, Amy Noble and Helen Colby did an excellent job in bringing the two women to life.

Totally absorbing

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listen to this in 2 days was a fantastic listen very intriguing not the ending i expected

fantastic listen

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Really enjoyed the story, not so much the swearing but great twist. Hope this is the start of a series.

Great twist!

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