Two women. One dead husband. And only one alibi...
Camille Bayliss suspects her husband Ben hides a dark secret. But as he tracks her every move, she cannot prove it.
Aubrey Price believes lawyer Ben Bayliss knows the truth about the night that wrecked her life a decade ago. But she needs a way in.
When Camille and Aubrey meet, they hatch a plan.
For twelve hours, Aubrey will take Camille's place. Ben will track the wrong woman, Camille can spy on Ben, and both women will get their answers.
Except the next morning, Ben is found murdered.
Two women need an airtight alibi, but only one of them has it. And one false step is all it takes for everything to come undone...
Anatomy of an Alibi is a deliciously twisty thrillers that pulls you in with a clever premise.
At its heart are two women connected by the same man, although in very different ways. Camille Bayliss is convinced that her husband Ben is hiding something rotten beneath his polished exterior. Aubrey Price has spent the last decade carrying the weight of a night that destroyed her life, and she’s convinced Ben knows more than he has ever admitted. When Camille and Aubrey cross paths, what follows feels a little inevitable: a risky plan that depends on deception and trust between two strangers.
The author handles the dual points of view confidently, she allows the tension to build steadily rather than relying on constant shocks. The novel explores control and power within relationships, especially the quiet, creeping kind that’s easy to miss. Ben’s presence looms large even when he’s not in a scene, giving the reader a sense of being watched which adds an edge of unease.
The plot unfolds over a tight timeframe, which gives the story some urgency, but still allows for great character development. Camille and Aubrey are believable and grounded, making their decisions feel authentic rather than convenient. As events spiral, I found myself questioning motives and assumptions right up until the final pages.
This is a clever and compulsive read that keeps you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page. Stylish, perfectly paced and well constructed, it’s the kind of thriller that slips under your skin without shouting for attention. Recommended by me.
For Disappearing and 10 Blind Dates.
To date, her work has been translated into 23 languages, and her books go from strength to strength.
She lives in Louisiana with her husband and three sons
First Lie Wins, her debut adult thriller, has sold over a million copies, was a No. 1 New
York Times bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, acclaimed and widely
reviewed and a Sunday Times Thriller of the Month.
Find Ashley online: IG: @ashleyelston / X: @ashley_elston
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