Anatomy of an Alibi A Novel
A tense, feverish thriller about two women’s lives that are forever intertwined when a murder threatens to expose them both.
“Elston expertly unravels a web of secrets and lies. You won’t be able to put this excellent thriller down until the final shocking page.” —Megan Miranda
Everyone at Chantilly’s Bar noticed out-of-towner Camille Bayliss. Red lips, designer heels, sipping a Negroni. But that woman wasn’t Camille Bayliss. It was Aubrey Price.
Camille Bayliss appears to have the picture-perfect life; she’s married to hotshot lawyer Ben and is the daughter of a wealthy Louisiana family. Only nothing is as it seems: Camille believes Ben has been hiding dirty secrets for years, but she can’t find proof because he tracks her every move.
Aubrey Price has been haunted by the terrible night that changed her life a decade ago, and she’s convinced Benjamin Bayliss knows something about it. Living in a house full of criminals, Aubrey understands there’s more than one way to get to the truth—and she may have found the best way in.
Aubrey and Camille hatch a plan. It sounds simple: For twelve hours, Aubrey will take Camille’s place. Camille will spy on Ben, and the two women will get the answers they desperately seek.
Except the next morning, Ben is found murdered. Both 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.
Published: January 20, 2026
Pages: 352
ISBN: 9780593834459
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Liz M.
This one pulled me in right away with its irresistible premise: two women, one dead husband, and a carefully crafted plan that goes spectacularly wrong.
The story follows Camille and Aubrey, two women from completely different worlds who find themselves connected by one man and a web of secrets. What starts as a seemingly straightforward identity swap quickly spirals into a tense murder mystery filled with deception, manipulation, and plenty of unexpected twists.
I especially enjoyed the dual perspectives. Both women were complex, flawed, and compelling in their own ways, making it difficult to know who to trust. The suspense steadily builds as layers of lies are peeled back, and just when I thought I had things figured out, the story managed to surprise me.
The pacing was strong throughout, keeping me engaged and eager to uncover the truth behind Ben’s murder. While a few plot developments required a little suspension of disbelief, they didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the story.
If you enjoy domestic thrillers packed with secrets, shifting loyalties, unreliable characters, and twists that keep you guessing, this is definitely worth picking up.
A gripping, entertaining thriller that kept me turning pages and questioning everyone until the very end. 📚🔍✨