Wrong Alibi: An Alaskan Mystery

Christina Dodd

Dec 2020 · Sold by HQN Books

About this ebook

Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Karin Slaughter and Sandra Brown, New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd delivers a heartstopping thriller, featuring a bold and brash female protagonist that will have readers keeping the lights on all night.

WRONG JOB
Eighteen-year-old Evelyn Jones lands a job in small-town Alaska, working for a man in his isolated mountain home. But her bright hopes for the future are shattered when Donald White disappears, leaving her to face charges of theft, embezzlement—and a brutal double murder. Her protestations of innocence count for nothing. Convicted, she faces life in prison…until fate sends her on the run.

WRONG NAME
Evie's escape leaves her scarred and in hiding, isolated from her family, working under an alias at a wilderness camp. Bent on justice, intent on recovering her life, she searches for the killer who slaughters without remorse.

WRONG ALIBI
At last, the day comes. Donald White has returned. Evie emerges from hiding; the fugitive becomes the hunter. But in her mind, she hears the whisper of other forces at work. Now Evelyn must untangle the threads of evidence before she’s once again found with blood on her hands: the blood of her own family…

“This is Dodd at her brilliant best.”
—Booklist (starred review) on Strangers She Knows

Don't miss FORGET WHAT YOU KNOW, a brand-new heartstoppingly suspenseful thriller by New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd. Perfect for fans of Karen Slaughter, Lisa Jewell, and Sandra Brown.

Ratings and reviews

Petie had no luck. She was put in a juvenile detention center for something she didn't do because she had been part of a group that was arrested. We meet her as the story goes from present day back to her release from the detention center and to a new, promising job in Alaska. She goes from sunny California to frigid Alaska for a job that sounded perfect. But...is her job with Donald White really the perfect job? I didn't trust Donald. He has a house and a car in someone else's name and oodles of money, antiques, and investments. Donald was a problem Petie didn't need. The writing style in WRONG ALIBI pulled me in, and the storyline was excellent and different. This book is truly one you don’t want to miss because it touched so many emotions and will have you wondering how you would handle the situations Petie had to endure. It will also have you asking yourself if you really can trust the people in your life no matter who they are. I would call it a thriller with some tense moments that had me on edge, but I would also call it a thoughtful read. 5/5 This book was given to me by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wrong Alibi by Christina Dodd is the beginning of The Alaskan Mystery series. I was eagerly anticipating reading this new suspense novel and I was not disappointed. The characters are multifaceted, and the plot is complex. Evelyn “Petie” Jones gets a chance to start over after serving time in a juvenile facility. She is eighteen with limited options. Evelyn is offered a job in Alaska and she takes it upon the advice of her counselor. Unfortunately, Evelyn trusts the wrong person and ends up accused of a double homicide along with embezzlement. Evelyn is convicted and sentenced to life in prison. A freak of nature allows Evelyn to escape and hide as Petie. She will never be free, though, until she finds the man who set her up and prove he committed the evil deeds she has been convicted of committing. Wrong Alibi is a captivating story. It is a page turner that is full of twists, turns, and surprises. I loved the intricate mystery as well as the action and tension. This was a fun whodunit. There are a variety of unique characters and I enjoyed the hint of paranormal. I am eager to read the next book in this exciting new series. Wrong Alibi is an stimulating story with a cunning con man, a unscrupulous sheriff, a deadly adversary, a cold climate, and a wrong woman.

I greatly enjoyed this unpredictable and quirky tale; it was highly eventful with several conundrums to solve and multiple storylines that blended the genres of family drama, thriller, and women’s fiction. My curiosity was alert and on-point throughout perusal. The active storylines and engaging and smooth writing style were entertaining, well-paced, and easy to follow with shrewdly placed hits of humor and oddly intriguingly and peculiar characters. I began to eagerly look forward to each new player as their introductions and descriptions were lively and fun. This was my first time reading this prolific scribbler with Goodreads reporting ninety-four listings and multiple genres. How have I not noticed her agile word skills and deft pen before? I have rectified this grievous error by adding her to my list of favorites.

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd writes “edge-of-the-seat suspense” (Iris Johansen) with “brilliantly etched characters, polished writing, and unexpected flashes of sharp humor that are pure Dodd” (ALA Booklist). Her fifty-eight books have been called "scary, sexy, and smartly written" by Booklist and, much to her mother's delight, Dodd was once a clue in the Los Angeles Times crossword puzzle. Enter Christina’s worlds and join her mailing list at www.christinadodd.com.