Believe: A Twisty, Unputdownable Thriller

Dive into the edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller that has readers talking. Believe introduces the DI Stratton Series, following Natalie as she navigates a decade of trauma after her boss was acquitted of assault, only to find herself entangled when her husband, Ryan, is accused of the same crime. When the accuser's body is found near their home, Natalie must confront the terrifying possibility that she cannot trust anyone, including herself.

• A gripping psychological thriller packed with twists, turns, and red herrings.
• Features the protagonist Natalie, haunted by past events and struggling with memory loss.
• The central conflict escalates when Natalie's husband becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation mirroring her past trauma.
• The first book in The DI Stratton Series.
• Praised by readers for its excellent story, well-written characters, and shocking ending.

• Author: S.M. Govett
• Series: The DI Stratton Series (Book 1 of 2)
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 400 pages
• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication Date: March 12, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1405968451
• ISBN-13: 978-1405968454
• Dimensions: 129 x 28 x 197mm
• Weight: 274 g

If you are looking for an unpredictable, chilling, and utterly unforgettable mystery that keeps you guessing until the final page, Believe is a must-read debut from S.M. Govett.