10 books for fans of A Is for Alibi
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Murder on the Orient Express
A Hercule Poirot Mystery • Book 10
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver satisfying detective mysteries with clever plotting and engaging narration that keeps you invested throughout. Murder on the Orient Express shares the same methodical, puzzle-solving satisfaction as A Is for Alibi, though with a more enclosed, high-stakes setting that amplifies the tension as the detective closes in on the truth.
★ 4.20 Goodreads (741.3K ratings) - 2
The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon • Book 1
by Dashiell Hammett
Why this book?
Both audiobooks deliver classic detective fiction with sharp, witty protagonists navigating morally gray worlds where trust is a luxury. William Dufris's narration captures the same hard-boiled atmosphere and clever banter that makes Mary Peiffer's portrayal of Kinsey Millhone so engaging, offering a comparable listening experience in a slightly more condensed runtime.
★ 3.86 Goodreads (116.4K ratings) - 3
Nox Dormienda: A Long Night for Sleeping
Roman Noir • Book 1
by Kelli Stanley
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Roman spy Vibius Maecenas dies ritually murdered in Londinium, 83 AD. Governor's doctor Arcturus must solve the case within a week or watch Britannia explode into civil war.
★ 3.67 Goodreads (279 ratings) - 4
Only to Sleep
by Lawrence Osborne
Why this book?
Only to Sleep delivers the same meticulous, character-driven mystery as A Is for Alibi, with a hardboiled detective navigating moral ambiguity through sharp dialogue and intricate plotting. Ray Porter's narration brings the same engaging presence as Mary Peiffer, pulling you deeper into a protagonist who bends the rules to uncover uncomfortable truths.
★ 3.59 Goodreads (2.0K ratings) - 5
Blood of the Innocents (A Chiara Corelli Mystery, 5)
Chiara Corelli Mystery • Book 5
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Detectives Corelli and Parker investigate singer Alessandra Moreau's murder, discovering she and Senator Drayman shared the dangerous secret of being transgender. Maiorisi explores how identity becomes both vulnerability and strength in this mystery.
★ 4.55 Goodreads (76 ratings) - 6
A Message in Blood
Chiara Corelli Mystery • Book 3
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Detectives Corelli and Parker investigate three powerful men murdered during what appears to be a sex orgy—Maiorisi weaves corruption and cover-ups into a gripping police procedural.
★ 4.50 Goodreads (257 ratings) - 7
Killing Dreams
Sam Mason Mysteries • Book 5
by L.A. Dobbs
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A grim discovery in small-town New Hampshire gives Police Chief Sam Mason the break he needs against elusive drug dealer Lucas Thorne, but the evidence threatens to destroy his closest professional relationship.
★ 4.42 Goodreads (5.1K ratings) - 8
Remember, Remember
Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery • Book 3
by Anna Elliott, Charles Veley
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A memory-wiped American actress wakes up in 1897 London believing she may have committed murder, with only the name 'Sherlock Holmes' as her guide through a deadly conspiracy.
★ 4.40 Goodreads (1.5K ratings) - 9
Legacy in the Blood
Chiara Corelli Mystery • Book 4
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The murder of investigative reporter Ned Rich reveals a web of blackmail victims, each with motive enough to kill the man who threatened their carefully guarded secrets.
★ 4.36 Goodreads (194 ratings) - 10
Dogged Pursuit
Andy Carpenter • Book 31
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Rosenfelt takes us back to Andy's origin story as he leaves the prosecutor's office to defend the little guy in his first solo case. See how the beloved defense attorney got his start fighting the system.
★ 4.35 Goodreads (2.7K ratings)