the setup…
Despite having an airtight alibi, Talia Kemper was convicted of murdering her husband Noel and sits on death row, awaiting execution now that her appeals are exhausted. But Talia is adamant that she didn’t kill her husband. When her lawyer comes for his last visit, she sees a man in the visiting area who looks remarkably like Noel! Could it be he’s still alive?
the heart of the story…
Everything is through Talia’s point of view and she takes us back in time from when she first met Noel to the present. Pay careful attention because everything matters.
the narration…
Lauryn Allman is the narrator and whoa was she great! I’ve a new voice to add to my list of favorites with her low, mellow tone. She was perfect as Talia and as a storyteller.
the bottom line…
See, this is why I’m a sucker for short stories because there’s always the possibility they will land as solidly as this one. Oh, what a clever little path that was laid, leading me down one I thought I knew but ending in a place that had me rewinding. My first by the author and I like her style.
Book Info
- Release Date: June 1, 2025
- Series: Alibis Collection #1
- Narrator: Lauryn Allman
- Audio Length: 1 hour, 44 minutes
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
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A new author, and a new narrator, sounds good to me, Jo!
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Thanks, Nicki💜 It was a nice surprise!
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She’s a writing dynamo. You will have lots to chose from.
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Marialyce, I’ve collected tons of her books but haven’t started any. Now I can’t wait💜
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Great review Jonetta. I’m glad that you enjoyed this one.
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Thanks, Jodie💜
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I bought a couple to her titles in an Audible sale and have yet to read them. It turns out I have a John Mars title also. I need to read some of the stuff I own!
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I know what you mean, Anne💜 I have a lot of books by McFadden and yet this was my first to read.
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Oh my, this looks interesting! I want to read it.
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I hope you do, Roxanne💜 FYI, you don’t need to post a link to your site. It’s embedded in your profile and can be accessed by clicking on your name.
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Fab review! I’m glad you enjoyed this one… It wasn’t my favorite by her, but she definitely always gives us the most surprising endings. xx
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Thanks, Yvo💜 It’s my intro to her writing.
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How wonderful that this was so good, Jo. I have the ebooks for the Alibis Collection, but I will listen through KU. Great review, you definitely hooked me.
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Thanks, Carla💜 I plan to listen to them between full length books.
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