The Alibi: A gripping crime thriller full of secrets, lies and revenge

The Alibi: A gripping crime thriller full of secrets, lies and revenge
Jaime Raven

A perfect crime needs a perfect alibi…Crime reporter Beth Chambers is committed to uncovering the truth – and she’s not afraid of bending the rules to get there.When troubled soap star Megan Fuller is found stabbed to death in her South London home, all eyes are on her ex-husband – the notorious gangster, Danny Shapiro.Determined to expose Danny as a cold-blooded killer, Beth obsessively pursues him. But in her hunt for the truth, her family are set to pay the ultimate price…Secrets, lies and revenge brim to the top in this gritty thriller. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.

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First published in Great Britain by HarperCollins Publishers 2016

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Source ISBN: 9780008171490

Ebook Edition © December 2016 ISBN: 9780008171506

Version 2016-11-29

Dedication (#uf942eda3-e977-5074-b14a-aa72d077b558)

To Lyanne, Ellie and Jodie – my three wonderful daughters.

Table of Contents

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Title Page (#u33f86fa1-43de-5aa1-bc68-9db778eb3a3d)

Copyright (#u27d6da31-4f28-5caf-a9d4-0a9cdba43e96)

Dedication (#u1e84e342-84e4-5281-90e9-f9552a9981b4)

Prologue (#u592cabf3-c5c5-571f-8597-f618ebc15f2e)

Chapter 1 (#ucdb4ba43-b52c-5050-9c49-3ea27d6b8b8d)

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Chapter 3 (#ue82d85e5-4424-519f-8e6a-329291cc91f4)

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