The Cut

The unmissable new thriller from the author of GENEVA

Richard Armitage

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Faber & Faber
02 December 2025

Crime & Mystery; Thriller & suspense; Fiction: special features

THERE ARE TWO SIDES TO EVERY MURDER.

WHICH ONE WILL MAKE THE CUT?

From the bestselling author of GENEVA

'Emotive, explosive & does not disappoint.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You cannot predict where it will go.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So many twists & turns.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Absolutely brilliant.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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?
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By: Richard Armitage
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
ISBN: 9780571393503
ISBN 10: 0571393500
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 02 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.