Believe

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

A wonderfully tantalising novel, layered, with characters who guide you with every step towards the devastating conclusion. A fabulous debut

Sam Holland

At last, a woman led, twisty, disarmingly humour fuelled thriller. Page-turning and delightfully moreish

Helen Lederer

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

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

Sarah Pinborough

A startling debut. Twisty, clever, profound, Govett reveals the darker truths about human nature and the shadows, and lies, we all carry. It's the authentic voice that sets this novel apart - perfectly paced with a devastating conclusion, this is a thriller that will haunt readers long after the final page

Cameron Ward

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

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

A first class debut. Taut, tantalising and thought-provoking with a hugely compelling premise and twists galore

Victoria Selman

Twisty, unpredictable and with a jaw-dropping plot, Believe 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, author of The Colour of Bee Larkham's Murder

A spine-tinglingly brilliant thriller. Believe the hype, because Believe is the must-read thriller of the summer

Matthew Blake

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

Prima

A sharp and provocative thriller, this has its fair share of surprises in store

Crime Monthly

One of the finest crime stories of the year so far. Govett is a name to watch

Daily Mail

This fast-paced police procedural had me hooked from the start

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An outstanding and extraordinary novel … the pace is, well, unbelievable. Its twists and turns are breathtakingly fast and unforeseeable … stunning … this author is here to stay

SHOTS MAG

[An] intriguing and addictive tale

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