The Alibi

I’ve read A LOT of books, but never a Sandra Brown until now. I didn’t know what I was missing. This book is so well crafted & intelligently written. I questioned a few things. However, the neatly interwoven plot explained it all, eventually. How else could one keep you guessing than to withhold certain things until the end. You won’t be sorry for choosing this book if you read it in its entirety. I will become a reader of Sandra Brown.

Personally, I really enjoyed this book. There were fun characters. The ending was the twist I wanted. Our young hero has morals but is human. Our victim does not lack enemies. This was a great book for traveling: easy read, nice romance, good plot with twists and obstacles.

I listened to this 20 years ago on tape and didn’t remember much about it except that it was a very good book. I decided to read it after all these years and it was so hard to put down. I loved Hammond and Alex. I kept thinking about the book all day until I could pick it up again. Lots of suspense and excitement. It doesn’t have a lot of sex like most of her novels do-it’s mostly about the murder case and the undeniable attraction between Hammond and Alex. I love Ms. Brown’s books and this in my opinion is one of her best!!!

Excellent story with gripping twists and turns that hold the attention and kept me reading from the start. As a writer myself in learning so much from reading her work.

Enjoyed,as usual, this fast paced who-dunnit by Sandra Brown.....she weaves a great storyline even if sometimes the characters are a little too noble to be believable....I have NEVER met a politician yet who would tell the truth if it meant he would not get elcted to office....that was totally unrealistic ....however most of the book is enjoyable reading on a rainy day...

this was definitely a romance novel with a touch of mystery in it. Touching moments that involved the hero and heroine but also how the hero asked for help from an ol' colleague of his. That was great! It showed he had a lot of character then and a lot of integrity at the end. I chose the wrong villain which I do not always do. Good job Ms Brown. There were times when I could not put the book down; I just had to find out what happened next.

THE ALIBI is my 24th Sandra Brown read. In my opinion, Alibi is Brown’s best; not only is it her best, it’s the best murder mystery thriller I have read this year. Hammond Cross, the protagonist, has been groomed all of his young legal life to become the country attorney general or solicitor general as they are called in Charleston, South Carolina. As a multi-generation descendant of a Deep South politically connected family, a man of integrity and impeccable moral fiber, Hammond Cross has the experience, attitude and drive to perform the difficult job of solicitor general. His investigation as assistant solicitor uncovers evidence of serious corruption in the business dealings of Luke Pettijohn, a well-known but shady entrepreneur and developer who turns up dead in his hotel suite with two bullet holes in his back. The investigation soon zeros in on a well-respected local psychologist, Dr Alex Ladd, who quickly becomes the number one suspect. Complications rear their ugly head when Alex’s alibi, and her life, hinge on a night of passion with solicitor Cross, the prosecutor of her case. Further complicating the investigation is the chief detective, Rory Smilow, who in his younger days was romantically involved with Davee Pattijohn, the murdered man’s wife who is still in love with Smilow. The primary and secondary characters are well developed and Brown’s dialogue is so enticing you sense you are right beside the talker. The intensity of the story grabbed me from the very first page and held me in a state of tension throughout. The story is intriguing with constant directional changes and with enough steamy sex to satisfy the most fervent romantic. I literally could not put this book down.I give The Alibi a strong 5-star rating.

Alibi was one of Sandra Brown’s best novels. It had all of the things that make for good reading. There was mystery, sex and many surprises. Well done.