Believe Me Now
S. M. Govett
(Author)
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Jun 10, 2025
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Description
A woman wronged and the detective investigating her husband’s suspected crime must work through a chilling and puzzling case in this twisty dual-narrator thriller where nothing is as it seems, perfect for fans of Hayley Scrivener and Lisa Jewell.
Natalie Campbell loses time. She’ll wake up in different places with no memory of how she got there. The blackouts are a symptom of her PTSD, which began after she was sexually assaulted by her boss, who was found not guilty. But she found ways to cope by setting up routines and relying on her supportive husband, Ryan. Then one day, her husband is accused of committing the same crime that ruined her life.
Natalie desperately wants to believe he is innocent, but when Alice Lytton, the young woman who accused him, is found murdered in the woods near their house, she begins to doubt the man she married.
DI Helen Stratton is also healing from old wounds. Her older sister disappeared when she was 16, and the police didn’t bother to investigate. Vowing to help other lost and vulnerable girls, she joined the force. Stratton is ready to do whatever it takes to catch the killer and bring justice to her sister and Alice.
Tightly plotted, fast-paced, and addictive, Believe Me Now will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if anyone is to be believed.
Natalie Campbell loses time. She’ll wake up in different places with no memory of how she got there. The blackouts are a symptom of her PTSD, which began after she was sexually assaulted by her boss, who was found not guilty. But she found ways to cope by setting up routines and relying on her supportive husband, Ryan. Then one day, her husband is accused of committing the same crime that ruined her life.
Natalie desperately wants to believe he is innocent, but when Alice Lytton, the young woman who accused him, is found murdered in the woods near their house, she begins to doubt the man she married.
DI Helen Stratton is also healing from old wounds. Her older sister disappeared when she was 16, and the police didn’t bother to investigate. Vowing to help other lost and vulnerable girls, she joined the force. Stratton is ready to do whatever it takes to catch the killer and bring justice to her sister and Alice.
Tightly plotted, fast-paced, and addictive, Believe Me Now will keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if anyone is to be believed.
Product Details
| Publisher | Crooked Lane Books |
| Publish Date | June 10, 2025 |
| Pages | 320 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9798892422444 |
| Dimensions | 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.8 inches | 0.6 pounds |
About the Author
S. Govett graduated from Oxford University with a First in Law. She qualified as a solicitor in a top London law firm but soon grew disenchanted with the corporate world. She set up her own tutoring agency which gave her the idea for her first YA novel The Territory. The Territory won the TSBA in 2018 and the Gateshead Teen Book Award and the trilogy still frequently tops the most borrowed books lists in British school libraries. She has written other Young Adult novels, including the TSBA-shortlisted We Go On Forever, and co-wrote the feature film - T.I.M. – a thriller which premiered on Netflix UK in August 2023, reaching number one in their most watched films list. She lives in London with her husband and three children.
Reviews
Praise for Believe Me Now:
“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 of Dead to Her
“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 of End of Story
“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, Sunday Times bestselling author of Leave no Trace
“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. What a debut! 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
“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 the novel apart–perfectly paced with a devastating conclusion, this is 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. A fabulous debut.”
—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
“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 of Dead to Her
“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 of End of Story
“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, Sunday Times bestselling author of Leave no Trace
“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. What a debut! 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
“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 the novel apart–perfectly paced with a devastating conclusion, this is 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. A fabulous debut.”
—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
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