The Cut: The unmissable new thriller from the author of GENEVA
By (Author) Richard Armitage
Faber & Faber
Faber & Faber
2nd September 2025
Main
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery fiction
Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Films, cinema
Paperback
288
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY MURDER.
WHICH ONE WILL MAKE THE CUT
You saw her die
Thirty years ago, one of Ben Knott's schoolfriends was murdered. Another went to prison. The story ended. The village of Barton Mallett tried to move on.
Now her killer is back
As the murderer's sentence ends, the village is chosen as the unlikely location for a feature film by a Hollywood producer, with Ben's son Nathan cast in the leading role.
Can you keep hiding the truth
As the film takes shape, Ben begins to recognise the storyline - from his own past. As his son becomes immersed in a tale of bullying and retribution, things turn dangerous, and an uncomfortable truth begins to emerge. Ben must choose between the safety of his children and reopening the wounds of the past. How much is he willing to risk to protect his family - and himself
'Emotive, explosive & does not disappoint.'
'You cannot predict where it will go.'
'So many twists & turns.'
'Absolutely brilliant.'
Richard Armitage is a multi-award winning stage, screen and voice actor best known for his roles in Peter Jackson's trilogy of The Hobbit, Captain America, Alice through the Looking Glass and Oceans 8. His debut novel, Geneva,was a top 5 crime debut for 2023 and a no. 1 Audible bestseller.