If you’re looking for a new mystery novel, look no further than Ashley Elston’s second adult novel. Hot off the back of First Lie Wins, she is back with Autonomy of an Alibi, and the best thing is that it’s already available to purchase.
It’s ranked as one of Goodreads ’ “most anticipated” mystery and thriller of 2026, coming in at the top due to the release date of Jan. 13, 2026. Surprisingly, it seemed to go under the radar during the release month, but that doesn’t mean it’s not one to now immediately put on your to-read list.
Elston made it to No. 1 on the New York Times’ Bestsellers list with her debut adult novel, First Lie Wins. Sure, she had novels out before, but they were all in the Young Adult sphere, and mostly within the romance genre. It was only with First Lie Wins that she branched out and immediately captured the attention of readers.
Now it’s time for the highly anticipated follow-up. While First Lie Wins focused on one woman, Anatomy of an Alibi focuses on two female protagonists. It’s another novel set in the south, and this time, there’s a murder that pulls two strangers together in ways they never imagined.
Camille Bayliss is an out-of-towner at Chantilly’s Bar, and she is noticeable to everyone there. However, it turns out that Camille wasn’t in the bar that night. Instead, Aubrey Price was. The two women had hatched a plan to get answers from the same man, Benjamin Bayliss. The problem with them switching places for a night is that they struggle to get an alibi when Ben is found murdered.
One of Six ‘Most Anticipated’ Thrillers on Goodreads
The “most anticipated” list on Goodreads splits up books by genre, and there are only six listed out of the thrillers and mysteries for 2026. It’s not surprising when you consider just how hot First Lie Wins was.
While Anatomy of an Alibi isn’t scoring as high with readers as Elston’s debut adult novel did, it’s still landing strong reviews. It is just behind First Lie Wins’ 3.99 star rating with a 3.85 rating, making it clear that Elston avoided the sophomore slump that can hit many authors.
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