Don't Believe It
Updated: Jan 28, 2019
Coming in Mass Market Paperback March 26, 2019. Available for pre-order now.
From acclaimed author Charlie Donlea comes a twisting, impossible-to-put-down novel of suspense in which a filmmaker helps clear a woman convicted of murder—only to find she may be a puppet in a sinister game.
Praise for Don't Believe It
“A perfectly executed and entirely satisfying read, Don’t Believe It is a gripping thriller that will blow readers away, from the first page right up to the very last words. Charlie Donlea’s best book yet!” —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl and Every Last Lie
“Donlea’s framing of the story as documentary proves an effective device, and his work reads like the best nonfiction: clear, crisp and fast-moving.” —Booklist
“It’s easy to get hooked on the book’s heady cocktail of highly rated television and high-stakes subterfuge...a highly topical thriller." —Forward Reviews, 5 stars
“Fast-paced, gripping and addictive, this one will feed your true crime obsession and then some." —POPSUGAR Australia
“[N]ew York producer Sidney Ryan, the heroine of this riveting…novel from Donlea, is producing a documentary TV series. Donlea splices Sidney’s investigation with excerpted scenes from the documentary and jury room, creating a fast-paced narration. A risky late plot twist will frustrate some readers while thrilling others." —Publishers Weekly
“This novel is a pager-turner, and this accolade carries to the very last page and the very last line of the story.” —New York Journal of Books
“[A] timely thriller that builds into a shocking conclusion. Don’t Believe It is sure to appeal to fans of true crime docu-dramas, along with readers of Mary Kubica or Shari Lapena.” —Library Journal
“[I]mmediately compelling. Don't Believe It isn't your average police or detective procedural. [I]t focuses on the creation of a true crime documentary series...a lot of the appeal is of the verisimilitude that Donlea manages to pull off." —RT Book Reviews
Learn the Inspiration behind Charlie Donlea's Don't Believe It and get an exclusive look at behind the scenes personal photo gallery.
Summary
The Girl of Sugar Beach is the most watched documentary in television history—a riveting, true-life mystery that unfolds over twelve weeks and centers on a fascinating question: Did Grace Sebold murder her boyfriend, Julian, while on a Spring Break vacation, or is she a victim of circumstance and poor police work? Grace has spent the last ten years in a St. Lucian prison, and reaches out to filmmaker Sidney Ryan in a last, desperate attempt to prove her innocence.
As Sidney begins researching, she uncovers startling evidence, additional suspects, and timeline issues that were all overlooked during the original investigation. Before the series even finishes filming, public outcry leads officials to reopen the case. But as the show surges towards its final episodes, Sidney receives a letter saying that she got it badly, terribly wrong.
Sidney has just convinced the world that Grace is innocent. Now she wonders if she has helped to free a ruthless killer. Delving into Grace’s past, she peels away layer after layer of deception. But as Sidney edges closer to the real heart of the story, she must decide if finding the truth is worth risking her newfound fame, her career . . . even her life.
Book Details
Pub Date: March 26, 2019
ISBN-10: 0786042214
ISBN-13: 978-0786042210
Publisher: Pinnacle
304 pages
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About the Author
Charlie Donlea is the USA TODAY bestselling author of SUMMIT LAKE, THE GIRL WHO WAS TAKEN and DON'T BELIEVE IT. He lives in Chicago with his wife and two young children, where he is busy writing his next novel.
His fourth novel, SOME CHOOSE DARKNESS will be released May 28, 2019 and available for pre-order now.
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