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She was a vision. She was a siren. She was a nightmare. She was dead. Now he needed her to disappear. And he knew just how to make it happen. The Palm Beach elite go to great lengths to protect their own—and their own no longer includes Elena Estes. Once upon a time a child of wealth and privilege, Elena turned her back on that life. Betrayed and disillusioned by those closest to her, she chose the life of an undercover cop, the hunt for justice her own personal passion. Then a tragic, haunting mistake ended her career. Now Elena exists on the fringes of her old life, training horses for a living. But a shocking event is about to draw her back into the painful vortex she’s fought so hard to leave behind.
First she finds the body—a young woman used, murdered, and dumped in a canal. Not just a victim, but a friend. As Elena delves into her dead friend’s secret life, she discovers ties not only to the Russian mob but also to a group of powerful and wealthy Palm Beach bad boys known for giving each other alibis to cover a multitude of sins. A group that includes a man Elena once knew very well—her former fiancé, Bennett Walker, a man she knows has already escaped justice at least once in his life.
Finding her friend’s killer will put Elena at odds with her old life, with her new lover, and with herself. But she is determined to reveal the truth—a truth that will shock Palm Beach society to its core, and could very well get her killed.
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"It's been a while since I read a Tami Hoag book,and this novel was much better than I had anticipated. I liked how it switched between first and third person, but Elena's whole bitterness shtick did get a bit old by the end. Still, it was a good, quick read. "
— NATUI (4 out of 5 stars)
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A superbly taut thriller…. Hoag conducts a whirlwind tour of the high-flying world of the superrich and its tawdry underbelly that will leave readers breathless and satisfied.
— Booklist -
A heroine readers will want to see more of.
— Publishers Weekly
The Alibi Man Listener Reviews
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" Great story - I love her style of character development. "
— Janet, 2/18/2014 -
" I Love Tami Hoag "
— Judith, 1/31/2014 -
" A good plot, I figured it out towards the end but still was worth the read. "
— Mary, 1/28/2014 -
" Ditto on this one. "
— Annie, 1/16/2014 -
" I was not very impressed. "
— Jo, 1/3/2014 -
" This book started out alittle slow for me but after awhile I couldn't put it down as I needed to find out who was the murderer. "
— Deanna, 12/31/2013 -
" Very good read couldn't put it down "
— Hayley, 12/27/2013 -
" I enjoy Tami Hoag most of the time. And I did this time, too. "
— Gail, 12/26/2013 -
" OK if you like horses "
— Dottie, 12/17/2013 -
" Not one of her best but we can't blame the editor (I think it's my friend Danielle now!) so it must be Tami... "
— CLM, 12/11/2013 -
" Good beach or book for the plane "
— Gam, 12/11/2013 -
" Pretty good light mystery. This is the second book with Elena Estes who is an ex-socialite, ex-cop working as a groom in a rich man's stable. This book is about a group of polo enthusiasts that give each other alibis for their indescretions, in this case of course it's murder. "
— Tom, 8/4/2013 -
" This wasn't my favorite Tami Hoag book. I much prefer her earlier suspense novels, and maybe she should move the focus off Florida and back to Minnesota to recapture the greatness. But, the book was a breezy who-done-it. "
— Julie, 7/23/2013 -
" Good mystery but a little slow moving. "
— Jane, 7/7/2013 -
" I picked up this book somewhere in my travels and read it, later someone recommended Tami Hoag to me and I wasn't really sure why. I'm not one to guess at the ending of myteries, but this one was inescapable. Like Steven King, perhaps she doesn't know how to end a story. "
— Mel, 6/14/2013 -
" I liked this book as much as all the other Tami Hoag books I've read. She is a great author. "
— Lainy, 6/2/2013 -
" This was my first read by this author. This book shows how rich business men think they are above the law and that nothing pertains to them. "
— Britney, 3/31/2013 -
" Enjoyed the mystery - good mix of action and interrogating. But warning: the characters and language are rough. Reminded me of a J.D. Robb in tone. "
— Peggy, 3/31/2013 -
" I enjoy all of her books, more twists than you can imagine. I never know where the story is going to end up, which is a good thing. Characters are well fleshed out so you actually feel for them. A great way to get away from the real world. "
— Sheryl, 2/8/2013 -
" I like Tami Hoag's mysteries-they are quick reads, usually interesting if a bit formulaic. "
— Pmcdnld2, 5/29/2012 -
" This was a great book for the mystery lovers. She had me going. Thought it was someone completely different. A great who dunnit... "
— Kelli, 4/15/2012 -
" Kind of perdictable, not as good as some of her other books. "
— Cheryl, 12/1/2011 -
" Loved this mystery series. Wish there were more. "
— Jen, 5/24/2011 -
" excellent could not put it down-light captivating all the way without being too gory-holiday or quick read "
— Penelope, 5/5/2011 -
" This book had a stagnant plot and little suspense. It might work as a beach read but nothing else in my opinion. "
— Janetta, 4/11/2011 -
" Very good. Need to read Dark Horse first for the setup of Elena and Landry. "
— Ktrapper, 1/15/2011 -
" This book was decent- on par with Hoag's other books. I liked the story, the unpredictability of some of the events, and I liked the ending as well- which is saying a lot with me. Overall, the story itself was just OK. "
— Crystal, 11/2/2010 -
" I enjoy all of her books, more twists than you can imagine. I never know where the story is going to end up, which is a good thing. Characters are well fleshed out so you actually feel for them. A great way to get away from the real world. "
— Sheryl, 10/20/2010 -
" I just got this AGAIN from the library because I forgot I already read it. opps. "
— Holly, 10/15/2010 -
" <br/>Good mystery but a little slow moving. "
— Jane, 8/17/2010 -
" Elena Estes Series, Book 2 <br/>Elena Estes and Detective Landres search for killer among rich polo crowd. "
— Jacksonjh, 8/15/2010 -
" former undercover cop, now horsetrainer, Elena Estes (from $ family, hates/rejects/rejected by controlling nasty rich father)investigates murder of a friend<br/>set in Palm Beach FLA polo world "
— Janet, 7/25/2010
About Tami Hoag
Tami Hoag is known for combining thrilling plots with character-driven suspense in her fiction, and her novels have appeared regularly on national bestseller lists since the publication of her first book in 1988.
About Beth McDonald
Beth McDonald, a Juilliard graduate, has appeared across the country in regional theatre productions of plays by Shakespeare, Neil Simon, Sophocles, Arthur Miller, Moliere, A. R.Gurney, Euripides, and others. Her Broadway credits include the original cast of Angels in America, A Few Good Men, and Einstein and the Polar Bear. Her television work includes appearances on Law & Order, Third Watch, and The Courtroom as well as recurring roles on All My Children and As the World Turns. She has appeared in Mona Lisa Smile and several independent feature films. An Earphones Award-winner, Beth has read a number of audiobooks including Susan Faludi’s The Terror Dream, Sandra Brown’s Sunny Chandler’s Return, Tami Hoag’s Dark Horse, and Elisabeth Hyde’s The Abortionist’s Daughter.