Cheat
A psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith (2025)
ESTRANGED SYNOPSIS:
EVERY LIE HAS ITS WITNESS
One playful night with a stranger should have stayed in the dark.
Naomi Northcott has what looks like the perfect life: a devoted husband, a thriving career, and a young son she adores. But when a video arrives from an anonymous number and whispers of infidelity ignite, everything unravels in an instant.
Games twist into danger.
Rumours harden into evidence.
The school gates become a gauntlet.
The police come knocking.
Naomi thinks she’s controlling the story, but someone else is pulling the strings. Someone who thrives in the shadows. Someone who will destroy her life piece by piece… and won’t stop until there’s nothing left to take.
Cheat is a taut, compulsive psychological thriller about scandal, suspicion, and the dangerous game between perception and truth.
Trust no one and watch closely. Nothing is what it seems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
When was Cheat published?
Cheat was published globally on the 29th of September, 2025.
Is Cheat part of a series?
No, Cheat is a standalone psychological thriller by Philip Anthony Smith.
What is Estranged about?
A high-flying lawyer uncovers her husband’s affair, only to become the target of a ruthless woman set on revenge. As secrets surface, her perfect life begins to spiral out of control.
Is Cheat available on Kindle Unlimited?
Yes, Cheat is free to read with Kindle Unlimited and also available in paperback and eBook formats on Amazon. I also sell signed copies through my website.
What genre is Estranged?
Cheat is perfect for fans of:
- twisty psychological thrillers
- dark crime thrillers
- suspense thrillers
- jaw-dropping domestic thrillers
- psychological dramas
- psychological thriller series
What kind of readers would enjoy Cheat?
Estranged is perfect for readers who crave the addictive twists of Freida McFadden, the emotional complexity of Jodi Picoult, and the dark suspense of Gillian Flynn, Cheat delivers a nerve-shredding psychological thriller that keeps you guessing until the final page. Fans of Lisa Jewell’s domestic secrets, Ruth Ware’s claustrophobic tension, and Karin Slaughter’s unflinching crime drama will find themselves hooked by Philip Anthony Smith’s sharp prose, haunting atmosphere, and unforgettable characters.