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Believe Me Now by S.M. Govett

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Believe Me Now by S.M. Govett is an intoxicating top-notch thriller. It’s skillfully crafted with a constant twist of the knife plot, making this impossible to put down.

Over 10 years ago, Natalie Campbell was a woman seriously wronged. The case went to trial. The judge didn’t believe her. The gloating defendant walks free.

Fast forward to present day. She’s managing to pull herself together, getting a start fresh, putting the past behind her. But when poisoned pen letters digging up the past show up, laced with ominous threats, her trauma returns – full force. She’s having those blackouts again and losing time. Her husband, Ryan, has been a steadfast faithful partner and fully supportive. Her best friend, Rachael, is always willing to “be there” for her.

Helen Stratton is struggling, too, with her own childhood trauma – her older 16-year-old sister, Karen, disappeared over 30 years ago, and the police didn’t bother to investigate. Helen’s way of coping was to become a detective constable of the Murder Investigation Team. Solving homicides gives her purpose – to right the wrongs done to innocent victims. It also provides her with the hope that one day she will find Karen – or at least her body – and close the mystery.

The worlds of these two women collide head-on when Helen and her team accuse Natalie’s husband, Ryan, of committing a brutal murder. The evidence is there – right there in their own home, right there in Ryan’s car. Even though he’s adamant he’s innocent, no one believes him except Natalie. But as evidence mounts, so do her doubts.

Soon you, too, will have doubts. Who do “you” believe? Does Natalie really have a stalker from the past? Is she really the innocent wife? Did Ryan really commit a murder or was he framed? Is Natalie’s best friend really her friend or a silent enemy? Will Helen Stratton do “anything” to quickly close the case and put Ryan permanently behind bars (innocent or not)?

S. M. Govett’s superb hard-core thriller will have you doubt everyone involved in this twisty, nail-biting mystery where no one believes anyone. Just like a summer thrill ride, this book will leave you catching your breath at the end! Even IF you think you have it figured out – Believe Me Now – you don’t!

A copy of this book and photo were provided by Crooked Lane Books.