Believe Me

Dive into the captivating world of deception and deadly secrets with JP Delaney's *Believe Me*, a sensational psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. From the internationally bestselling author of *The Girl Before*, this *Sunday Times* Bestseller and Book of the Month plunges you into a vortex of suspicion, where nothing is as it seems. Claire Wright, a British drama student struggling to make ends meet in New York City, finds herself caught in a web of intrigue when she takes a job with a firm specializing in divorce cases. Her task: to play the role of the irresistible seductress, luring straying husbands into compromising situations in hotel bars. It's a performance, a carefully constructed facade that allows her to survive in a city where she's essentially an outsider. But Claire's carefully constructed world begins to unravel when one of her targets, Patrick Fogler, becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation. The police, recognizing Claire's unique talents for deception, enlist her help to trap Fogler and extract a confession. She must become someone else, immerse herself in a new role, blurring the lines between reality and performance. As Claire delves deeper into the investigation, she starts to question everything she thought she knew. Is Patrick Fogler truly a killer, or is he an innocent man caught in a sinister game? Is she being used as a pawn in a larger, more dangerous conspiracy? Doubts gnaw at her, blurring the lines between her acting skills and her own instincts. She starts to believe that theres far more to this case than she's being told. The more Claire investigates, the more she finds herself drawn to Patrick, seeing a vulnerability and honesty that clashes with the image of a cold-blooded killer. Has she finally met a decent man or is she falling for his lies? *Believe Me* isn't just a thriller; it's an exploration of identity, manipulation, and the seductive power of performance. Delaney masterfully crafts a narrative where the reader is constantly questioning Claire's perceptions and loyalties, leaving you breathless with anticipation at every turn. The novel is a complex dance of trust and betrayal, where every character has a hidden agenda, and the stakes are life and death. Inspired by classic noir traditions while remaining thoroughly modern, *Believe Me* showcases Delaney's talent for crafting suspenseful plots and compelling characters. The atmospheric setting of New York City adds another layer of intrigue, while the exploration of moral ambiguity keeps the reader engaged on a deeper level. Think of it as a combination of *Gone Girl*s unreliable narration with the intricate plotting of Patricia Highsmith, all wrapped in a sleek, contemporary package. Prepare to be captivated by Claire's journey as she navigates the treacherous world of deception, where the roles she plays become increasingly dangerous and the line between reality and performance blurs with deadly consequences. *Believe Me* is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers, hard-boiled mysteries, and anyone who enjoys a story that keeps them guessing until the very end. Experience the heart-stopping suspense that has critics raving and readers hooked. Don't miss out on the psychological thriller everyone is talking about, the hottest new name in the genre.