I thought I understood the UK’s spy cops scandal, as it became known in the media, yet reading ‘Deep Deception’ made me realise that the undercover police operation lasted years longer than I thought. Co-written by Alison, Belinda, Helen Steel, Lisa, and Naomi, ‘Deep Deception’ unravels their experiences of romantic relationships with men they discovered were undercover police officers.

‘Deep Deception’ is a gripping insight into what it means to discover that everything you thought you understood was built on a house of lies. It also explores what it means to go up against the very systems—the Met police and, ultimately, the State—that many people believe should protect them.

Had to keep reminding myself that this was real life and not a fictional story because it was so unbelievable and shocking at times. Really gripping, and definitely deserves a bigger audience as the story is so important.

An interesting and gripping account which at times read like fiction rather than fact. This was eye opening and helped shed a light on a terrible problem.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review

The years of deception alone is shocking. That these undercover officers targeted and formed intimate relationships with these law abiding women is horrific. A brave testament which should be read widely.
Thanks to the authors, the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.

The Deception Is Astounding…
Five incredibly brave, tenacious women tell their story. Reading like a piece of psychological fiction of the worst and of the highest order, this is a true account. The deception is astounding, the sheer arrogance of these men in power is shameful, the coercive control and deliberate abusive manipulation both harrowing and unbelievable. That this could happen in a supposed democracy will leave the reader aghast. These incredible women then fought the system which was against them in an effort to get some sort of justice, although their lives were in pieces, They can never forget. We should make sure that they are not forgotten. I truly hope that this book is given the widest audience possible. Brava.