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Anatomy of an Alibi

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Anatomy of an Alibi

Written by: Ashley Elston
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews, Saskia Maarleveld, Amanda Stribling, Dan Bittner
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FIRST LIE WINS

Two women. One dead husband. And only one alibi.

“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.
Editors Select Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Espionage

Editorial Review

Secrets, lies, and the perfect alibi
On the heels of First Lie Wins, Ashley Elston has delivered again with Anatomy of an Alibi. I was drawn into the lives of Camille and Aubrey and the building tension around their 12-hour identity swap. Camille's desperation to escape her controlling husband felt so claustrophobic, and Aubrey's need for answers about her past gave the story raw emotion. The narration brought distinct voices to each character, and I could feel the paranoia and secrets building with every chapter. You think you know where it's going, but then Camille's husband ends up dead, and suddenly you're wondering which woman actually has the alibi and what really happened that night. —Dawn G., Audible Editor

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The narrators, story and book overall is a 5* read. This needs to be on everyone’s TBR. First Lie Wins was a top read of 2025 and this one is a top read of 2026.

Amazing from start to finish!

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I love an audiobook that keeps me engaged while I’m working or driving. Very entertaining and a good story.

Great listen

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It’s a quick and fun mystery and I love the southern setting. I like her other book also, I like the authors style. I’d say it’s more mystery than thriller though .

A fun book to listen to

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Loved the book. I couldn’t wait to find out what happens! Very suspenseful and entertaining. Highly recommend

Sitting st this edge of my seat

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