Thanks to #NetGalley and #AmazonOriginalStories for the collection of short stories, #Alibis by #FreidaMcFadden #SallyHepworth #DavidLagercrantz #ChrisBohjalian #ChadZunker and #WandaMorris. This thrilling collection was filled with many alibis and I loved every one of them. The reviews for each story is on the authors individual pages.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for providing me with this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

WoW. . . . . . Alibis collection by Freida McFadden, Sally Hepworth, David Lagercrantz, Chris Bohjalian, Chad Zunker, and Wanda M. Morris, so many wonderful little books, which are short psychological suspense stories all in 1 book and a wonderful find. I loved reading all these short stories and some many of my favourite authors all under one cover, it was Christmas had come early for me.

Death Row by Freida McFadden 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
False Note by David Lagercrantz 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Skydivers by Chris Bohjalian 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Good Neighbors by Chad Zunker 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
and Small Things by Wanda M. Morris 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fantastic quick reads and great for a holiday.

Big thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for my copy.

Death Row: So this is my first Freida, and I'm honestly not sure what to think. Parts of it were interesting, but the end was a let down. Not terrible, I would maybe read something else by her at some point, but this didn't make me need to read her.

The Ex-Wives Club: This one was fun. Jumping back and forth between the night of the death and the police interviews worked well. I would definitely read more by this author.

False Note: Not bad, not great. I saw what was coming, so it was okay, but not my favorite from the collection.

The Skydivers: Meh. The start was promising, but the ending honestly felt rushed, even for a short story.

Good Neighbors: I enjoyed this one. It was fast moving, and had some fun twists.

Small Things: This might be my favorite from the collection. Creepy in that, you know this could actually happen, way that makes you angry. I loved how subtle it was in fitting the collection requirement. Definitely going to try more by the author!

What a great little preview/end to a few of the books on my TBR! Having this little peek into each one made me realize the ones I want to read in full and the ones I don’t.

I’m particularly excited to read Death Row and Small Things!

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A great set of thriller short stories!!!
Definitely worth the read! East to read and can help make your goal!

(Death Row)-Death Row by Freida McFadden

Death Row by Freida McFadden is a gripping and intense thriller that hooks readers with its shocking premise and dark, suspenseful atmosphere. The story revolves around a woman whose life is turned upside down when she finds herself on death row, convicted of a crime she may or may not have committed. McFadden delivers a plot full of twists and turns, keeping you on edge throughout.

However, while the book's tension and unpredictability are compelling, the story leaves much to be desired in terms of clarity. The narrative becomes increasingly confusing as it progresses, with numerous plot threads that feel unresolved or too vague. The ending, in particular, is disorienting...leaving too many unanswered questions and ultimately feeling like a letdown after the buildup.

While Death Row is definitely a page-turner, the lack of closure and the convoluted ending might frustrate readers who prefer a more conclusive wrap-up. If you're okay with a bit of ambiguity and enjoy a mind-bending thriller, this book could still be worth the read. But for those seeking clarity, it might leave you feeling a bit unsatisfied.

The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth
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This was such a fun, twisty and short read. I thought I had it figured out so many times and I was wrong every single time. The story kept me guessing right up to the end, which was really well done and totally satisfying. It’s the kind of mystery that makes you want to go back and reread just to catch all the clues you missed. Definitely a solid 4-star read for anyone who loves a good domestic whodunit.

(False Note)
I didn't enjoy this one much. The premise was good but I didn't connect with any of the characters and the storyline was slow to me. the twist at the end was the only saving grace but even then it was not enjoyable. my least favorite so far in this series

(The Skydivers)
I enjoyed this one to a certain extent. It kept me engaged trying to figure out what happened but I still found myself getting bored at times. While the ending wrapped up the short story nicely, I didn't enjoy where the ending took us.

Would I recommend? Maybe. It's good for what it is which is a short thriller, but i'm glad it was as short as it was because I would not have liked it to be longer.

(Good Neighbor)
Probably my favorite out of the series! I loved this book and the fast pace of the story. I figured out about halfway what had happened but not the details and the people involved. Really good story for the length. 100% recommend!!!

(Small Things)
I was not the biggest fan of this one. I enjoyed it but it was fairly obvious what was going to happen from the beginning to me.

I would maybe recommend this one but it was nothing special. 2.5 stars rounded up

This collection of short mystery/thrillers was a fun read and definitely a great collection to help get through a book slump and sample authors from this genre! I recommend reading one story at a time maybe between larger books to give you a quick fun adventure and break up longer reading.

My favorite of the collection was “Death Row” by Freida McFadden. I really enjoyed the character of Talia and her story and wished it was a full novel. Her writing in this was great and Freida did a fantastic job.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read and review this collection!

This rating is based on the average for all six short stories: 3.66 (rounded up). I didn't hate any of these and found most of them enjoyable to read, but I really only LOVED one of them. I'm not Frieda McFadden obsessed like so many are, but I have to say, she really got me with Death Row. It was a super fun read and I definitely didn't see the twist coming. I generally feel like it isn't possible to get me to give a short story 5 stars, but she changed my mind on that!

My favorites: Death Row, False Note, and Small Things. My least favorites: The Ex-Wives Club (which made me sad because I love Sally Hepworth!), The Skydivers, and Good Neighbors.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for an ARC of this collection.

Will be reviewing each book individually on NetGalley
My Freida McFadden Death Row Review
What a rollercoaster! I was absolutely hooked from page one. Death Row is another gripping, twist-filled masterpiece by Freida McFadden that kept me turning pages late into the night.

The story follows Talia, a woman on death row, fighting for an appeal after being convicted of killing her husband. But there’s one catch—Talia insists she’s innocent. The narrative masterfully jumps between past and present, gradually revealing the layers of Talia’s life and the events that led to her conviction.

Freida McFadden does an exceptional job of building suspense while also giving readers a deep emotional connection to Talia. As everything began to piece together, I found myself genuinely heartbroken for her. The emotional depth and pacing of this novel are outstanding.

I highly recommend Death Row to anyone who loves psychological thrillers with emotional complexity. A truly outstanding book—definitely a five-star read!

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Absolutely wonderful collection of mysteries here! I've loved all of them that Ive read so far and expect the rest to be the same.

Death Row: I truly do love Freida McFadden books but I feel that some people aren’t going to understand this book. The story line is good and if you really know her writing and how she is it makes sense but I feel that a lot of people are going to be quite confused reading this book. I feel that Freida McFadden is great at having you at the edge of your seat and she was able to do that in just 74 pages.

The Ex Wives Club:
I felt that this was a great suspense thriller who done it book. It really enjoyed the way Sally wrote about a terrible man that had many reason why someone would want to kill him. I loved how everyone had a different reason to why they didn’t like him. I think for a short quick read it was pretty decent.

False Note: I really liked how much of an easy read it was. I really liked the story line and it was quite a quick read but I liked the suspense leading up to the ending. I feel that for only being 40 something pages David was really good at creating a nice storyline. I really love mystery and thriller and I feel he did a great job at holding the reader for such few amount of pages.

The Skydiver: I really love how Chris had you at the edge of your seat. When you think something was just a simple accident but then you find out there’s way more to the story line than what you thought. The epilogue really shed a lot of light to more of the story line that we didn’t truly know about. I’ve always loved Chris’s writing and I knew it would be good since I read The Flight Attendant and it was such a great book.

Good Neighbor: Wow! I was truly left speechless. I was hooked from the first moment I started reading this to the moment I finished it. Wow! The author definitely knows how to get your attention and get you hooked to the book. It’s truly crazy to read about a person trying to be a good neighbor but then ending up getting involved with something she shouldn’t be because it could eventually get her involved in a messy situation.

Small Things: Wow! I really enjoyed this story. It was very addicting to continue to read and see how she handled this awful human being called her husband. It was really great and I truly didn’t expect the ending at all. Didn’t see that ending at all but I really enjoyed it.

Overall, I truly enjoyed all these novellas cause it was neat to have them so short but still having you at the edge of your seat. I think all these authors were talented and I enjoyed all of these. I couldn’t believe I quickly you can read these cause they are like a pistachio and you can’t put the stories down.

I enjoyed reading this small collection of thrillers. I had not yet read books from all the authors, but some were better than others. Freida McFadden’s Death Row was the standout of the collection. The rest were good but short enough that they probably needed more pages to draw in more suspense.

unfortunately the formatting on this ebook is unreadable. :( I have read the Freida Book, which I received from Amazon first reads and actually really really enjoyed it! Fun draw dropping ending. Will try to get ahold of the other novellas as well.

I loved the Alibis collection by various authors including one of my favorites, Freida McFadden. Her short story, Death Row, was my favorite, though I admit bias. I also enjoyed Good Neighbors by Chad Zunker a lot!

All of these stories were great, and what I love about a collection of short stories is that these were bite sized. I went and purchased the audiobooks after reading because these are great for a hour long drive in the car.

I highly recommend this collection for everyone who likes a devious character or two, who loves twists and turns, and who gets a thrill out of figuring out who done it before the end!

I was so excited to dive into Alibis because three of my favorite authors: Frieda McFadden, Sally Hepworth, and Chris Bohjalian were part of the lineup, and they did not disappoint! I was also pleasantly surprised by the other authors I hadn’t read before, each one brought something unique and thrilling to the collection and I think I’ll add their full length books to my TBR pile.

Instead of racing through the book (which I easily could have), I paced myself by reading one story a night. It became my little evening treat each story was quick, clever, and packed with suspense and the shorter lengths had me asleep on time. This is the perfect book for anyone in a reading slump. It’s fast-paced, addictive, and so much fun.

Some of the characters were deliciously wicked, just the kind of twisty personalities I love. I actually hope a few of them show up again in future books. If you’re looking for a quick, fun, binge-worthy mystery collection from some of the best authors in the genre, Alibis is a must-read.

Are you freakin' kidding me?

THIS ARE ALL MASTERPIECES. PERIOD.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Amazon Original Stories for providing me an ARC. I hope you'll make more of these! Such a fast read and perfect for a palate cleanser! Just exactly what I needed at the moment.

5.0 ⭐

Absolutely amazing series that features a variety of different writing styles of insanely talented authors!I absolutely binged these in two sitting and this series is sooo underrated! Individual reviews posted on my fable account chillwithsccarlett!

Death Row ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Short and sweet and perfect! Even the twists had twists! Very nicely done! I enjoyed this one.

The Ex-Wives Club ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was great!! I loved hearing all of the interviews trying to figure out myself who did it. The ending… a chef’s kiss!

False Note ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a fun quick read. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was longer. It felt a little rushed. I still enjoyed the story.

The Skydivers ⭐️⭐️
This started out really good and had my attention and then it just fell flat. I feel like it went completely out in left field. It definitely had potential.

Small Things ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Loved this!! Men ruin everything! Loved how this story ended. Nice, quick read.

I enjoyed this collection of stories. Each author brought something fresh to their particular story. I enjoyed each author's plotline and felt each set of characters were well written and engaging. I especially like Frieda McFadden's story. There was just the right level of suspense.