I really enjoyed this. The dual narrative worked well and the plot was twisty enough to keep me guessing. I particularly loved the clever way the author kept me second guessing and changing my mind about who I could trust. The plot centres around Natalie, a woman suffering long-term trauma after an attack. When her husband is accused of a similar assault on a work colleague, Natalie's world falls apart. The is a secondary storyline with the lead detective and her sister, Helen, who went missing years earlier. The plot unfolds gradually and with great skill. And, although it's a much over-used phrase these days, there is an absolutely cracking twist you most certainly will not see coming!

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. A fantastically fast paced edge of your seat psychological thriller. Great detailing in the story and a good set of characters. A brilliant twist at the end that I didn’t see coming at all. Overall a fabulous read that I will definitely recommend.

Wow! I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked! This book was an absolute fantastic, suspense-filled, unputdownable page turner with a wild unexpected twist! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!

The perfect example of a psychological thriller I had no idea who to trust and believe until the last few chapters.

This book masterfully weaves suspense, intrigue, and complex characters into a story that keeps you guessing until the very end i’d highly recommend!

If you're a thriller fan in any capacity, I would recommend grabbing this one immediately! This author is definitely one to watch and I can’t wait to read more of her books! 😊

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Wow, what a great read! Believe is a fast-paced psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns. I read it quickly as I couldn’t put it down. It’s very well-written and cleverly structured. We meet two protagonists: Natalie who is happily married to Ryan but has PTSD from a shocking incident in her past and DI Stratton who can not rest until she finds out what happened to her sister Karen who disappeared. I was equally interested in both women’s stories and the plot is intriguing. The book has one of the best endings I have read!

This was an engaging read with an intriguing premise. I loved the author’s writing style and the first 3/4 of the book galloped along at a great pace. The plot did seem to get a bit shaky towards the end - Natalie’s reactions to some pretty major events seemed a little muted and unrealistic, and indeed there were quite a few aspects that were a little far fetched, which made the last part of the book a bit disappointing.

Overall though I really enjoyed this book and would definitely read the author’s next offering!

Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC.

#Believe #NetGalley
Mind blowing.
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.
Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Michael Joseph UK for giving me an advance copy.

Amazing, this book grabbed me instantly. So lucky to have been approved for this. So many times I i actually said out loud " I did not see that coming" if you like something easy to read yet capturing this is for you.

I really enjoyed this book. Told from different characters points of view and stories it was engaging, well written and with a few good twists. I’d definitely look out for the next book by this author.

I really liked this book and am glad that it seems to be hopefully the start of a new series, I had my suspicions about one of the characters but while they were guilty of something, it wasn’t for murder, I felt the ending was a real twist and one I didn’t even consider. A great debut from this author and I’m looking forward to reading the next book.

Absolutely brilliant book!
I am a big fan of this author and love the writing style!
I cant wait to read more!

An amazing read. Gripping from the first page. Really felt for Natalie, the main character. Surviving with such a horrific trauma. I loved the story and the twists.

I was excited to receive an ARC of this book, a debut adult thriller by this author, a first time read for me. This novel had me hooked from page one with a wonderful writing style that was punchy, pacey and full of humour. Also fabulous quotes, which I enjoyed and lots of great characters to love and hate. The two protagonists created a range of emotions: suspicion, fear, lies, suspense as well as interesting character development.

A really entertaining read which was full of twists and turns which keep you guessing and the pages turning.

I loved this book. I give it a 5 star rating.

THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND MICHAEL JOSEPH PUBLISHING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY OF READING AN ARC IN RETURN FOR AN HONEST REVIEW. ALL MY OPINIONS ARE MY OWN

This is a good story with a twist at the end, but for me it is spoiled by the bad language. You expect drug dealers etc to use bad language but not the police detective. She has a dreadful potty mouth and is very critical of the way middle class people live. I couldn’t warm to her. I will not be reading anymore from this author.

Found this a very hard book to get into. To start with it was just about the psychological problems of 2 women. However it did improve

A woman in a loving marriage survives the attack of a sexual predator at work only to find herself targeted by the man's wife after the subsequent court case.

Several years after the assault, her own husband is accused of rape by a co-worker - who is found dead shortly thereafter.

After years of believing that women do not lie in such instances, who will she believe now?

If her husband is guilty of rape and murder, does she not want him to go to jail? If he is not guilty, can she forgive him for his infidelity?

This is a gripping story that starts a little slow but picks up pace quickly and does not let go thereafter. An reallyinteresting domestic thriller with well-drawn characters and a good twist. It gets 3.5 stars, do take a look!

An incredible psychological thriller with a gripping storyline and authentic characters.

Natalie was a fabulous character, her vulnerability made her so endearing and Stratton was formidable.

I thoroughly enjoyed following their stories and the mystery of who was guilty had me changing my mind constantly - which is exactly what you want in a thriller.

Adored the ending but to avoid spoilers I won't explain why in this review - suffice to say it's poignant, satisfying and and life affirming.

Told through the eyes of two characters, Natalie and FI Helen Stratton comes this formidable police procedural debut novel which I had the pleasure of reading and an arc for NetGalley.
Fast paced, keep you on your toes action from start to finish and guessing all the way through made this an incredible read for me. I couldn’t put it down and read it all in one sitting while convalescing!!
A murder a conflicting story and an officer being fast tracked through the ranks bring together this excellent twisty plot thriller which is not to be missed if this is your genre.

Ten years ago, Natalie suffered a traumatic, life changing experience at the hands of a colleague. So when her husband, Ryan, gets accused of the very same crime committed against her, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew; especially considering she has periods where she blacks out and can’t remember a thing.

The woman who made the accusation appears dead soon after; can Natalie trust her husband? Or herself?

What an incredible, thought provoking book! I read this cover to cover in one sitting. The topics that are covered made me feel anger and sadness to the highest degree.

The fast pace of the book grips you instantly and draws you into the plot, as well as the characters. Being a dual POV, seeing the insight from both a civilian and then a member of the police force adds another level to this book that elevates it above many others I’ve read previously.

A five star psychological thriller that will stay with me for a long time.

Throughly thrilling, excellent with a gripping pace throughout. Seen through a police person and the wife of the accused, this is as believable as it is clever. Really enjoyed this.

A psychological thriller with an incredible ending.
SM Govett has produced here a stunning book. It starts quite slowly, but that doesn't last for long. Chapters are through the eyes of the two main players. These are Natalie, a married woman who still has some psychological issues due to a rape several years before and Helen Stratton, an experienced, no nonsense Detective Inspector who is annoyed at being " saddled" with a young male officer who is being fast tracked through the police service. Initially, it's difficult to see how these two characters will come together, but after a murder occurs, they do.
From here, the pace really does heat up and becomes more and more complicated. Natalie becomes even more distressed, as she and Stratton are at a loss what to make of the conflicting information they are given.
It all builds to a stunning conclusion that I just didn't see coming, and I don't think others will either.
This is an absolute gem of a book.