Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston

 

What is your favorite mystery/thriller? Recommendations please.

Camille Baylis is unhappy in her marriage to lawyer Ben.  He tracks her every move.  She is sure he is hiding something from her so she comes up with a plan with Aubrey Price to have Aubrey take her car and spend a day as her so that Camille can figure out what Ben is up to.  Aubrey is sure Ben knows something about her parents’ deaths.  When Ben is found dead the next day, only one woman has an alibi.  Who murdered Ben and why?

My thoughts on this novel:

·       I don’t want to give too much away in my thoughts so they will be brief.

·       The plot is intricately woven and entertaining.

·       I was guessing up until the very end and I was surprised by the ending.

·       I loved the romantic subplot with Aubrey and her protective housemate, Duncan.

·       I enjoyed the alternating viewpoints between Camille, Aubrey, and Hank (Ben’s law partner).

·       I loved The First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston.  Anatomy of an Alibi was good, but not as good as The First Lie Wins.  I think the story was tighter in First Lie Wins.  There was a lot of characters to keep straight in this one. 

Overall, Anatomy of an Alibi by Ashley Elston was an enjoyable contemporary thriller.

Book Source:  Review Copy from NetGalley.  Thank-you!