S.M. Govett – författare

*THE EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT*'All I can say is wow. The characters are really well written, the story is excellent and the twists just kept on coming' 5***** reader review'What an epic psychological thriller this is! I finished it in one day, that's how much I loved it. Twists, turns, red herrings, it has it all. The ending...just WOW' 5***** reader review---- Natalie has spent ten years trying to get over the twin set of events which changed her life forever.The first: the moment her boss assaulted her. The second: the moment the jury declared him innocent - and her, a liar.The memories continue to haunt Natalie, and in her attempts to block out the past, she often wakes up with no memory of where she’s been – or what she’s done.So when her husband, Ryan, gets accused of the same crime, Natalie comes perilously close to the edge.Natalie wants to believe him. But when the body of the young woman who made the accusation is found in the woods near their house, Ryan becomes a prime suspect, and Natalie realises she can't trust anyone - herself included...---- Why readers LOVE Believe'A truly excellent debut. I raced through the book, and the twisty end was super' 5***** reader review'A great edge of your seat read' 5***** reader review'The perfect psychological drama that comes with plenty of twists to keep you guessing throughout' 5***** reader review'A must read...chilling, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable' 5***** reader review'Non-stop in delivering moments of jaw-dropping storytelling with an ending so perfect it takes your breath away. Could this be the book of the year? I believe it could be' 5***** reader reviewWhy authors are loving Believe‘Believe is absolutely stunning. The very definition of a page turner. A thought-provoking mystery, brimming with suspense’ Janice Hallett'An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night’ Abigail Dean‘A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end’ Jennie Godfrey'A superior psychological thriller...gripping, clever and full of twists you won't see coming' Mark Edwards'An accomplished crime debut...this is a must read' Jo Callaghan'Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely – that rare thriller you can’t read fast enough then can’t debate long enough' A.J. Finn'A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!' Sarah Pinborough

She Can’t Trust the Law. She Can’t Trust Her Husband. Worst of All - She Can’t Trust Herself.'Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely – that rare thriller you can’t read fast enough then can’t debate long enough' A.J. Finn'A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end' Jennie Godfrey 'A superior psychological thriller...gripping, clever and full of twists you won't see coming' Mark Edwards'One of the finest crime stories of the year so far. Govett is a name to watch' Daily Mail----Natalie has spent ten years trying to get over the twin set of events which changed her life forever.The first: the moment her boss assaulted her. The second: the moment the jury declared him innocent - and her, a liar.The memories continue to haunt Natalie, and in her attempts to block out the past, she often wakes up with no recollection of where she’s been – or what she’s done.So when her husband, Ryan, gets accused of the same crime, Natalie comes perilously close to the edge.Natalie wants to believe him. But when the body of the young woman who made the accusation is found in the woods near their house, Ryan becomes a prime suspect, and Natalie realises she can't trust anyone - herself included...----Why readers LOVE Believe'What an epic psychological thriller this is! I finished it in one day, that's how much I loved it. Twists, turns, red herrings, it has it all. The ending...just WOW' 5***** reader review'A truly excellent debut. I raced through the book, and the twisty end was super' 5***** reader review'A great edge of your seat read' 5***** reader review'The perfect psychological drama that comes with plenty of twists to keep you guessing throughout' 5***** reader review'All I can say is wow. The characters are really well wrtiten, the story is excellent and the twists just kept on coming' 5***** reader review'A must read...chilling, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable' 5***** reader review'Non-stop in delivering moments of jaw-dropping storytelling with an ending so perfect it takes your breath away. Could this be the book of the year? I believe it could be' 5***** reader reviewWhy authors are loving Believe'A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!' Sarah Pinborough'An accomplished crime debut...this is a must read' Jo Callaghan 'A wonderfully tantalising novel, layered, with characters who guide you with every step towards the devastating conclusion. A fabulous debut' Sam Holland'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'Page-turning and delightfully moreish' Helen LedererThis fast-paced police procedural had me hooked from the start - GOOD HOUSEKEEPING – 50 BEST EVER BEACH BOOKS

THE GRIPPING NEW DI STRATTON THRILLER FROM THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF BELIEVEIt’s every mother’s worst nightmare.Your son is gone.And everyone’s a suspect…'Suspenseful and kept me guessing with a killer twist' 5***** Reader Review'Brilliantly plotted...an intense, emotional read' 5***** Reader Review -----Laura is ready to start a new chapter. Between her messy divorce with her ex-husband, and moving in with her new fiancé, her son Benjy and her successful writing career have been her only constants.Until that fateful day. The afternoon starts like any other. Laura collects Benjy from school, then heads upstairs to write.It’s not until the sun is setting that she realises the house is quiet. Too quiet.It’s not until she sees the footprints in the garden that she knows something is terribly wrong.One set is undeniably Benjy’s. It’s the other set that strikes fear in her heart – those of an adult.Someone who took her son, right from under her nose…DI Stratton is called to investigate. She must trust no one - and suspect everyone. Even Laura.After all, doesn't her latest story follow a boy the same age as Benjy? One that takes a devastating turn...-----Why readers can't put When You Looked Away down!'Captivated me immediately and held me until the very last word' 5***** reader review'Really gripping and emotional...excellent' 5***** reader review'Clever, chilling and chock full of intrigue, emotion and rawness' 5***** reader review'The plotting and pacing is masterful, keeping the tension high throughout...I didn't guess the ending and was desperate to find out the truth. It's impossible to put down!' 5***** reader reviewWhy authors and reviewers LOVE S.M. Govett:‘The very definition of a page turner’ Janice Hallett‘A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end’ Jennie Godfrey ‘One of the finest crime stories of the year’ Daily Mail‘A superior psychological thriller…gripping, clever and full of twists you won’t see coming’ Sarah Pinborough‘An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night’ Abigail Dean‘You won’t put it down once you start’ Prima

*THE EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER THAT EVERYONE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT*'All I can say is wow. The characters are really well written, the story is excellent and the twists just kept on coming' 5***** reader review'What an epic psychological thriller this is! I finished it in one day, that's how much I loved it. Twists, turns, red herrings, it has it all. The ending...just WOW' 5***** reader review---- Natalie has spent ten years trying to get over the twin set of events which changed her life forever.The first: the moment her boss assaulted her. The second: the moment the jury declared him innocent - and her, a liar.The memories continue to haunt Natalie, and in her attempts to block out the past, she often wakes up with no memory of where she’s been – or what she’s done.So when her husband, Ryan, gets accused of the same crime, Natalie comes perilously close to the edge.Natalie wants to believe him. But when the body of the young woman who made the accusation is found in the woods near their house, Ryan becomes a prime suspect, and Natalie realises she can't trust anyone - herself included...---- Why readers LOVE Believe'A truly excellent debut. I raced through the book, and the twisty end was super' 5***** reader review'A great edge of your seat read' 5***** reader review'The perfect psychological drama that comes with plenty of twists to keep you guessing throughout' 5***** reader review'A must read...chilling, unpredictable, and utterly unforgettable' 5***** reader review'Non-stop in delivering moments of jaw-dropping storytelling with an ending so perfect it takes your breath away. Could this be the book of the year? I believe it could be' 5***** reader reviewWhy authors are loving Believe‘Believe is absolutely stunning. The very definition of a page turner. A thought-provoking mystery, brimming with suspense’ Janice Hallett‘A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end’ Jennie Godfrey'A superior psychological thriller...gripping, clever and full of twists you won't see coming' Mark Edwards'An accomplished crime debut...this is a must read' Jo Callaghan'Propulsive and provocative, taut and timely – that rare thriller you can’t read fast enough then can’t debate long enough' A.J. Finn'A really strong debut with loads of twists and turns to keep you guessing and flipping the pages!' Sarah Pinborough

PRE-ORDER NOW! THE NEW DI STRATTON THRILLER FROM THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF BELIEVEIt’s every mother’s worst nightmare.Your son is gone.But does the answer lie close to home?‘The very definition of a page turner’ Janice Hallett‘A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end’ Jennie Godfrey-----Laura’s a good mother.Between her messy divorce with her ex-husband, and moving in with her new fiancé, her son Benjy has been her constant.But now that they’re settled, Laura is excited to throw herself back into work.Being a mother is fulfilling, but Laura has always felt that writing is her true calling. Her ultimate escape.Until that fateful day. The afternoon starts like any other. Laura picks Benjy up from school, then heads upstairs to write.It’s not until the sun is setting that she realises the house is quiet. Too quiet.It’s not until she sees the footprints in the garden that she knows something is terribly wrong.One set is undeniably Benjy’s. It’s the other set that strikes fear in her heart – those of an adult.Someone who took her son, right from under her nose…-----Why reviewers LOVE S.M. Govett:‘One of the finest crime stories of the year’ Daily Mail‘A superior psychological thriller…gripping, clever and full of twists you won’t see coming’ Sarah Pinborough‘An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night’ Abigail Dean‘You won’t put it down once you start’ Prima

THE GRIPPING NEW DI STRATTON THRILLER FROM THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF BELIEVEIt’s every mother’s worst nightmare.Your son is gone.And everyone’s a suspect…'Suspenseful and kept me guessing with a killer twist' 5***** Reader Review'Brilliantly plotted...an intense, emotional read' 5***** Reader Review -----Laura is ready to start a new chapter. Between her messy divorce with her ex-husband, and moving in with her new fiancé, her son Benjy and her successful writing career have been her only constants.Until that fateful day. The afternoon starts like any other. Laura collects Benjy from school, then heads upstairs to write.It’s not until the sun is setting that she realises the house is quiet. Too quiet.It’s not until she sees the footprints in the garden that she knows something is terribly wrong.One set is undeniably Benjy’s. It’s the other set that strikes fear in her heart – those of an adult.Someone who took her son, right from under her nose…DI Stratton is called to investigate. She must trust no one - and suspect everyone. Even Laura.After all, doesn't her latest story follow a boy the same age as Benjy? One that takes a devastating turn...-----Why readers can't put When You Looked Away down!'Captivated me immediately and held me until the very last word' 5***** reader review'Really gripping and emotional...excellent' 5***** reader review'Clever, chilling and chock full of intrigue, emotion and rawness' 5***** reader review'The plotting and pacing is masterful, keeping the tension high throughout...I didn't guess the ending and was desperate to find out the truth. It's impossible to put down!' 5***** reader reviewWhy authors and reviewers LOVE S.M. Govett:‘The very definition of a page turner’ Janice Hallett‘A properly good, tense thriller which had me guessing until the end’ Jennie Godfrey ‘One of the finest crime stories of the year’ Daily Mail‘A superior psychological thriller…gripping, clever and full of twists you won’t see coming’ Sarah Pinborough‘An addictive domestic thriller with razor sharp writing and dialogue that will keep you up all night’ Abigail Dean‘You won’t put it down once you start’ Prima