From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ashley Elston, Anatomy of an Alibi is a gripping standalone psychological thriller packed with deception, murder, hidden identities, and jaw-dropping twists. Following the success of First Lie Wins, Elston returns with an addictive suspense novel where two women share one dangerous secret—and only one of them has the perfect alibi.

Anatomy of an Alibi is a standalone novel and is not part of a series.

Camille Bayliss appears to have the perfect life. She's married to a successful attorney, surrounded by wealth and privilege, and lives behind the polished façade of a prominent Louisiana family. But beneath the surface, Camille suspects her husband has been hiding dark secrets for years—and he's made sure she can't uncover them.

Aubrey Price has spent a decade haunted by a tragedy she believes Benjamin Bayliss can help explain. Raised among criminals, Aubrey knows that finding the truth often requires bending the rules.

Together, the two women devise a daring plan.

For just twelve hours, Aubrey will assume Camille's identity while Camille secretly investigates her husband's activities. It should be the perfect opportunity to uncover the truth.

Instead, Ben Bayliss ends up dead.

Now both women are trapped in a web of lies, suspicion, and murder. With investigators closing in and every secret threatening to unravel, they quickly discover that surviving may depend on maintaining the perfect deception—and that only one of them truly has an alibi.

Fast-paced, unpredictable, and filled with expertly crafted twists, Anatomy of an Alibi is an irresistible thriller that will keep readers guessing until its shocking conclusion.

Anatomy of an Alibi – A Standalone Psychological Thriller

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, Jeneva Rose, Megan Miranda, Ruth Ware, and Alice Feeney, this suspenseful novel features murder, hidden identities, unreliable characters, family secrets, psychological suspense, domestic thriller elements, and explosive plot twists.

Product Details

Title: Anatomy of an Alibi

Author: Ashley Elston

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Psychological Thriller
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Crime Fiction
• Domestic Thriller

Pages: 352

Dimensions: 1.22 x 9.2 x 6.36 inches

Publication Date: January 13, 2026

Features:

• Standalone novel
• Instant New York Times Bestseller
• Psychological thriller
• Murder mystery
• Hidden identities
• Domestic suspense
• Family secrets
• Fast-paced mystery
• Twist ending
• Crime fiction

Author Biography

Ashley Elston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of First Lie Wins, a Reese's Book Club selection and international bestseller translated into more than thirty languages. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as a wedding photographer. Known for her sharp plotting, unforgettable twists, and compelling suspense, Elston has quickly become a favorite among thriller readers.