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.

Not all alibis protect the innocent

Six short stories of psychological suspense explore the conflict between lies and truth and the role of alibis in identifying and prosecuting the guilty. The first tale is of a woman on death row, convicted of killing her husband despite her having a solid alibi at the time of his death...are her claims of innocence true, or is there more to the story than the reader realizes? The next (and my personal favorite) features the death of a celebrated chef, found dead in the freezer of his acclaimed restaurant. With three ex-wives (who get along with one another better than they do with him), two children who have reason to resent him, and employees who aren't necessarily his biggest fans (including his latest girlfriend), there are plenty of motives to do away with him...but each suspect has a solid alibi. Then there's the self-absorbed and abusive but charismatic opera singer who steals his son's girlfriend, a skydiver who ends up mauled to death by farm equipment when his jump goes awry, a woman who's keeping watch on her friend and neighbor's husband to see if he's really cheating on her only to witness his murder, and a woman trapped in an abusive marriage who is finally pushed to protect the only outlet she has...plenty of twisty tales with nasty people doing bad things and (usually) paying the price. Some alibis shield the person who committed the crime, and sometimes the doer is caught anyway (but not always). Turns out you never know everyone who has a motive to kill, and sometimes you don't really blame the person for committing the crime. Several of the authors of these six tales are well known to most readers, so if you are a fan of Frieda McFadden, Sally Hepworth, David Lagercrantz, Chris Bohjalian, Chad Zunker or Wanda M. Morris, if you enjoy the Best Mystery Short Stories collection put out each year by the Mysterious Press, or just like the reading short stories in the genre, you'll find at least some of these tales to your liking. Did I enjoy some more than the others? Yes, but overall I would rate the collection 4 ⭐️ out of 5. My thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Original Stories for allowing me access to this quick but enjoyable read in exchange for my honest review.

What’s not to love about short stories by fantastic authors!?freida McFadden never disappoints neither does. Sally Hepworth. Collections are alway a great way to get introduced to new authors. Loves this collection and how all the different tales that are short and not so sweet

Death Row – ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love Freida McFadden. This was a great short story, but the ending was pretty confusing.

The Ex-Wives Club – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really enjoyed this one! A fun, quick read.

False Note – ⭐️
Easily the weakest story in the collection.

The Skydivers – ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The ending felt too rushed and left me wanting more.

Good Neighbors – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’ve never read anything by this author before, but I really enjoyed this story! I’ll definitely check out more of their work.

Small Things – ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The best book in the collection—such a strong finish!

I loved this little book bundle. What a great way to give new authors a try! I definitely found a couple that I would like to read more of.

4 stars overall.

These short stories were great palate cleansers. They were all fast paced reads and kept me engaged. I liked how they all have the same central concept, but are actually so different from each other. I specifically liked Frieda and Sally's contributions to the collection, but I also feel biased in that conclusion. I loved being able to pick one of these up and finish it quickly. Thanks for such a fun little collection to get to dive into!

I would say the first 2 stories were the best. A couple really didn't hit the mark however, and my ratings averaged out to a 3.

“Alibis” is an absolute treat for thriller lovers, a fast, fun, and wildly entertaining collection of short stories from six powerhouse authors. With Freida McFadden, Sally Hepworth, David Lagercrantz, Chris Bohjalian, Chad Zunker, and Wanda M. Morris all in one place, how could it not be a win?

Each story brings its own voice and twist, and I loved how no two felt alike. From mind games to moral dilemmas, this collection had just enough bite to keep me reading straight through in one sitting. It was such a blast to see these incredibly talented authors collaborate like this.

I’d love to see more collections like this in the future; it felt like the literary version of a dream team!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. This one was a total 5-star gem for me!

(I have posted individual links to each review for the different short stories; Goodreads did not have the Alibis Collection as one title.)

Alibis #1:
If I am going to be honest, I love freida and her work. But why does when she does a novella or short story it feels off or there are alot of loose ends that doesn't make sense.

I was looking forward on reading this one but I was really disappointed. It started good but when she saw a man that looks exactly as her husband, that she was accused of killing, that's where the story went crazy and a lot of questions unanswered.

And the ending? Well that was unexpected. I didn't understood the way the novel ended.

I hope she can make a good novella without any loose ends and unanswered questions.

Alibis #2: I honestly enjoyed this short story more than I thought I would. It was quite fun and the characters were pretty interesting.

Alibis #3: This is a story that fits the bills about lies, truth and deception. The problem in the end was whose lies were believed, but there was a certain natural justice in the result.

Alibis #4: This one is good at the beginning, but started to fall flat towards the end. I really thought it could have given more story and plot.

Alibis #5: Action packed, intense and scary at the same time.
This is only a short story yet the author managed to keep the suspense and dread until the end and although the twist is obvious.

Alibis #6: I think this was the best of all the short stories in this series. Reading it made me want to read more of her books. The ending felt complete and cliff hanging at the same that makes you want to have another story of of it.

Overall, this was a good short story or novella collection. Hoping to more well written and action packed novella's in the future.

Thank you Netgalley, Amazon Orginal Stories, and all the Authors for these six short stories. They each have their own spin on the theme of Alibis. Freida McFadden was the only author I was familiar with and this was a great way to explore new to me authors. One of my favorite things is that all can be read or listened to in one sitting. I actually downloaded a few books by some of the "new to me" authors!


🔒 Death Row By Freida McFadden is a solid 4/5 ⭐️
I really enjoyed the twist in this one and it resonated with me because of a personal experience. I left off 1 star because while I didn't need anyone to explain the ending to me, several people have been confused.

💍 Ex- Wives Club 3/5 ⭐️
This is my first Sally Hepworth read and I enjoyed the story. 55 year old Ian has 3 ex-wives that meet every Friday in their booth at his restaurant. Ian is unalived and there is no shortage of suspects. There are the 3 ex-wives, a 25 year old girlfriend, a son, employees.. This is also the longest story out of the collection.

🔪False Note by David Lagercrantz 3/5⭐️
William's father is famous and beloved by the masses however the man William knows is very different from the public persona that everyone thinks is so amazing. This explores a toxic Father/Son relationship.

🛫 Sky Divers by Chris Bohjalian 3/5 ⭐️
Two brothers, an inheritance and a disagreement on what to do with it. The epilogue was the redeeming factor of this story.


🏡Good Neighbors by Chad Zunker 5/5⭐️
Kara will do anything for her best friend and neighbor, Mindy. Their kids play together and Mindy is the first friend she has made since moving to the area. When she learns that Mindy’s husband Bill might be having an affair, Kara agrees to keep her eye on things across the street. Her husband ,Jackson, warns her she should probably stay out of it. Then one night when Kara observes someone sneaking around in Mindy’s house, she decides to take a closer look. But what’s happening across the street isn’t what Kara expects. And what she sees could be deadly.


💎 Small Things by Wanda M. Morris 5/5⭐️
I support women's rights and women's wrongs! This was a the perfect ending to The Alibis Collection.
Hannah's life and marriage looks perfect from the outside. In reality her life and marriage is a nightmare. Her husband is abusive and cruel. The trad wife life hasn't at all turned out the way she expected but she has found some joy and solace in the shed where she makes jewelry and even has a secret etsy business. When Rusty and his behavior threatens the only joy in her life, she makes an escape plan but can she get away ..or away with it?

This book had me in a chokehold from the first story to the last. Six psychological thrillers in one, and every single one delivered something fresh, sharp, and completely unhinged in the best way.

Freida McFadden’s Death Row was my favorite. I went in thinking I had it all figured out, and she still knocked me flat. The ending? I’m still thinking about it. Sally Hepworth’s The Ex Wives Club gave me chaos, sass, and a murder mystery that felt like a Real Housewives episode gone completely feral.

David Lagercrantz and Chris Bohjalian both leaned into the family drama with stories that felt cold, calculated, and deeply messed up. Chad Zunker made me paranoid, and Wanda M Morris broke my heart with something haunting and powerful.

If you love short thrillers that waste no time pulling you in, this is the one. Every story was strong, and together they made an unforgettable ride.

I love this concept, several short stories all with one connecting theme, each one easily read in an evening. Such a great mix of authors and ideas. Personal favourites were Death Row by Freida McFadden and The Ex-Wives Club by Sally Hepworth.