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The Ex
The Ex: A Novel | Alafair Burke
In this breakout standalone novel of suspense in the vein of Gone Girl and The Girl on a Train, a woman agrees to help an old boyfriend who has been framed for murderbut begins to suspect that she is the one being manipulated. Twenty years ago she ruined his life. Now she has the chance to save it. Widower Jack Harris has resisted the dating scene ever since the shooting of his wife Molly by a fifteen-year-old boy three years ago. An early morning run along the Hudson River changes that when he spots a woman in last nights party dress, barefoot, enjoying a champagne picnic alone, reading his favorite novel. Everything about her reminds him of what he used to have with Molly. Eager to help Jack find love again, his best friend posts a message on a popular website after he mentions the encounter. Days later, that same beautiful stranger responds and invites Jack to meet her in person at the waterfront. Thats when Jacks world falls apart. Olivia Randall is one of New York Citys best criminal defense lawyers. When she hears that her former fianc, Jack Harris, has been arrested for a triple homicideand that one of the victims was connected to his wifes murderthere is no doubt in her mind as to his innocence. The only question is who would go to such great lengths to frame himand why? For Olivia, representing Jack is a way to make up for past regrets, to absolve herself of guilt from a tragic decision, a secret she has held for twenty years. But as the evidence against him mounts, she is forced to confront her doubts. The man she knew could not have done this. But what if she never really knew him?
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MicheleinPhilly
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Another one from #TheVault. (That‘s what I‘m calling my overflowing Kindles.) A very light pick. I figured out the twist pretty early on and found the resolution to be too hasty. Still it was a quick, entertaining read that was more courtroom drama than murder mystery.

TrishB Great name for it 😁 some of mine have been on there for a looooong time! 3y
MicheleinPhilly @TrishB I have some that date back to when I first got a Kindle. So essentially, the Dark Ages. 😬 3y
TrishB Me too 😁 3y
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rubyslippersreads Great name (though for some that have been on my Kindle for years, #TheTomb might be more appropriate. 🤣) 3y
MicheleinPhilly @rubyslippersreads 🤣 I like to think that I will get to all of them but I know there are some I won‘t. For instance, years ago I bought this Bob Woodward book on its release day. I am NEVER reading it now. 3y
vivastory The Vault is a good name 😂 I was looking up a book on Kindle the other day & it rudely reminded me that I'd already purchased it. 😂📚 3y
MicheleinPhilly @vivastory Those reminders have saved me hundreds of dollars! 3y
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Reagan
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I got a pic of Dieter yawning and it‘s my fave thing in the world. I‘ve definitely lost some reading momentum, so plugging away, very slowly, on the tagged. Library books are languishing but I will not let it get me down.

LeahBergen 😆😆 4y
FelinesAndFelonies 😂🤣😂🤣 4y
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TerriGreen
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Woman chooses to represent her ex in a homicide case. I enjoyed this legal thriller. The ending surprised me. Book 64 4⭐️

Tracyantoon Seems like a conflict of interest-representing your ex...not as much into legal thrillers these days but I believe this is still on my TBR. 4y
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better_babs
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Mehso-so

It was okay but pretty basic. It was an easy read but predictable. If i can figure out the twist halfway thru the book then there isnt any real shock value to the suspense. I wouldnt read again and it didnt leave me feeling glad that i read it either. I give it a just so so and feel like skipping this read wont feel like you are missing anything.

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everfree7
The Ex: A Novel | Alafair Burke

The first 100 pages were tedious, but then it got better.

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NikkiKey94
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I loved this book so much! This was a novel that had the reader thinking they knew what was going on and then within a few pages their mind will be blown! Mine was definitely blown! I love a book that just shocks me and has me wondering what I just read! I will be reading every book that Alafair Burke has written and any future novels!

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TamTracy
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed the book but had the ending figured out almost immediately. Still a pretty good story though!

Eggs Welcome to Litsy 👏🏻🤗 5y
TamTracy @Eggs Thanks! 5y
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Allthingsbooks
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Really enjoyed everything about this book.

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KristenDuck
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Mehso-so

Sigh... perhaps I‘ve read one too many mystery thrillers.

Jack Harris is a widower accused of a triple homicide, in which one of the victims is related to his wife‘s murder from years before. Despite heaps of evidence, Jack is proclaiming his innocence. And his ex-girlfriend is going to help him.

Even if she is starting to have her own doubts.

Fast paced and an easy read, but I figured everything out before even getting beyond the beginning.

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Joreads
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Mehso-so

This book was just ok for me. The story moves along at a good pace but the ending really let it down. Still an ok read.

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MaggieCarr
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Well done again Alafair! I figured it out 2/3 through but this book was well executed. I'll continue to come back for more from this author.

Author Alafair Burke is for fans of Law & Order.

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gradcat
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Okay, oops, bad picture framing...this novel is by Alafair Burke, and I can call it a pick, because it has an interesting plot, and it reads quickly, but I can only give it about 3.5 stars. Burke has talent: she‘s a good writer who comes up with good plots. It‘s only that in this one, I saw every twist miles before I got there. A lawyer is called to defend an ex she hasn‘t seen in years, and their past gets in the way of her judgment. ⬇️

gradcat ⬆️ Predictable? Yes. Readable? Yes, just maybe not Burke‘s best. 6y
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Lauram
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Mehso-so

I don‘t want my lukewarm rating to discourage anyone else from reading this book. This is the literary version of Law & Order- easy, predictable, and often enjoyable.

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clconn17
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Pickpick

This one was hard to put down! I wasn‘t really surprised by the ending but it was still really good!

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JacqMac
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I was right, this one kept me up entirely too late. It was really hard to put down. And it kept me guessing almost to the very end. Those stories are hard to find.

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JacqMac
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Just an exciting Friday night, with a fuzzy blanket and my library books. I think this one might keep me up late.

Trashcanman 🤗👁👁 6y
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kstadt929
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Mehso-so

It started out strong, then lost me somewhere in the middle. I was slightly disappointed with the writing style and found myself skimming parts. I wanted to find out what happened, but I figured it out way before it was revealed. I still enjoyed the book overall, but was disappointed it wasn‘t as good as I was expecting!

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kstadt929
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When the battery in your playaway dies ON YOUR DRIVE TO WORK, you must go on your break to buy more so you can find out what happens next!

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kstadt929
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This book started out strong, but the last few chapters have reminded me why I don‘t usually choose books about lawyers...blaaaaah my mind always wanders....Tonight I keep thinking about what book I should read next 🤣

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kstadt929
The Ex: A Novel | Alafair Burke
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Gotta love my sparkly gold magnetic bookmark ❤️ Thanks @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego

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kstadt929
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🤣🤣 Traffic 🚕🚗🚙🚒🚐🚗🚕🚗🚌

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kstadt929
The Ex: A Novel | Alafair Burke
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Next up 📖

Lovesbooks87 This book was so good! Enjoy! 6y
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KDo27
The Ex: A Novel | Alafair Burke
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Good Morning from Maui!!!!! ☀️🏝🌋🌺

Soubhiville Beautiful! 7y
rather_be_reading lucky! 😍😍 7y
ephemeralwaltz Enjoy!? 7y
LeahBergen Wow! 7y
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Taulara
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Great way to spend a Friday morning!

aprilpohren What a beautiful room! 7y
Taulara @aprilpohren thank you! 7y
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guinsgirlreads
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I‘ll admit that I figured a bit of this one out, but it‘s still hard to put down.. Great ending! Possibly one of my favorite authors !

Rachellynnwright Nice fur! 7y
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guinsgirlreads
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Going to try to sneak this one in before it‘s due Tuesday 😚

RadicalReader @guinsgirlreads always a good time to enjoy a book over the weekend especially makes it more interesting to try to beat the due date 7y
guinsgirlreads @RadicalReader I do like to try to beat the due date! 😉 7y
Lovesbooks87 This was a really good book! 7y
guinsgirlreads @Lovesbooks87 good to hear! I‘m putting it in front of all of the new ones I have to get to 😆 7y
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Lovesbooks87
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I really enjoyed this book even if it took me longer to read than I would have liked. I didn't see the twist coming at the end of this book at all. Can't wait to read more from this author!

DanaManiac Oh awesome! I‘ll have to bump this up my TBR! 7y
Lovesbooks87 @Dana1084 it was so good! 7y
k.reads.5 I love surprising twists, will have to check this out! Her new book, The Wife, is already on my TBR! 7y
Lovesbooks87 @pl.2886 I read The Wife earlier in the week and it was really good too! 7y
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Tracylynn1177
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Great read!!! The plot twists in this book keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat. Just when you think you've figured it out, something changes. And the ending?? Completely surprising!! Definitely a must read.

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AlfredLordTennisAnyone
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"I get sad every time I hear someone say, 'I don't read'. It's like saying 'I don't learn', or 'I don't laugh', or 'I don't live'...." ~ Alafaire Burke

PomegranateMuse Great quote! 7y
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Sharpeipup
The Ex: A Novel | Alafair Burke
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Listening to this today while I input budgets. #audiobook #boredombuster

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KathyWheeler
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I enjoyed this but suspected the killer relatively early. I liked the narrator.

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MeganAnnabell
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I loved this book! Slow start but once I got into it I couldn't put it down!

Jenni_Capps Yay!!! I'm so glad your on Litsy!!! 7y
MeganAnnabell @Jenni_Capps me too!!! So excited! 7y
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Josie @Jenni_Capps thanks for the shout out ❤️❤️ @Meganannabell, Welcome to Litsy!!! 7y
Redwritinghood Thanks for the reco @jenni_capps and welcome to @Meganannabell ! (edited) 7y
DebinHawaii Welcome to Litsy!! 🎉📚👍😀 7y
Bostonmomx2 Holy cow! Thank you so much!! @Jenni_Capps 😘😘 7y
MrBook Welcome to @Litsy ! We hope you enjoy your stay. 😊👍🏻 7y
Kalalalatja Welcome to Litsy! 🎉 and thanks @Jenni_Capps 💜 7y
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Laalaleighh Welcome to Litsy! Your name is so pretty! I'm sure you'll love it here! Thanks for the Litsy love @Jenni_Capps 7y
asiriusreader @Jenni_Capps wow, I feel so honored!! Thanks for the shout out!! 😊 7y
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KathyWheeler
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Next up for listening.

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Well-ReadNeck
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#bookishearworms #exes&ohs

Ok, quite literal for today's prompt. Another from my TBR list. (It might be time to do some spring cleaning of this list!!)

LeahBergen I had this earworm yesterday from hearing it while grocery shopping. 😄 7y
MyNamesParadise I absolutely loved this book! It was a fun, quick read, couldn't put it down! 7y
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Kendra.Diane
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When I started reading this, it was a slow start. I was hoping it would get me out of a "book slump" and it was looking dim. Then I started actually engaging with the characters, who ended up being really likable, even the antagonist. I was not expecting the twists, even down to the last chapter. If you are looking for a good read with an unpredictable ending, this is your pick!

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Kendra.Diane
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How do I brighten up a Sunny Monday, stuck inside the office with a "beach hangover" after an awesome weekend away? Fun pants and the book I forgot to pack in my carry on. Need some suggestions for good beach reads for my upcoming island getaway!!

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ReadingSusan
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I really loved this fast paced suspenseful lawyer story. It kept me guessing until right before the end when I definitely guessed. But it was so good. #boutofbooks

RadicalReader @ReadingSusan love when books totally grip you I am reading the Girl on the Train and totally gripped by every chapter 7y
MyNamesParadise I loved this book so much!!!! 7y
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Kendra.Diane
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A little lunch time reading today, starting this new author! #thriller #alafairburke #bookwormonabudget #libraryreading #booksofsummer

RaimeyGallant Welcome! 7y
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Magdawrites
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Loved Alafair's voice. A forty-something lawyer finds herself defending her ex boyfriend for murder. He had been nice to her while she was harsh and unfair. She can't believe he is guilty. Cool twists and turns but what made it most enjoyable was the main character, who was just that. A character :)

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Amie
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Mehso-so

Just finished this on audio and it was ok. The suspense didn't really ramp up until the last few chapters. It did keep me guessing most of the way through. I had a completely wrong theory about what happened until just shortly before the reveal.

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HarperBooks
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Congratulations to #AlafairBurke on her #EdgarAwards nomination for #TheEx, up for Best Novel of 2016!

MyNamesParadise I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!! 8y
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rob_val
La ragazza nel parco | Alafair Burke
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Un continuo alternarsi di dubbi/sicurezze sull'innocenza/colpevolezza del co-protagonista, per concludere con un finale assurdo (in senso positivo) e del tutto inaspettato! Scrittura scorrevole e forte caratterizzazione dei personaggi soprattutto femminili . Lo straconsiglio! L'ho adorato ❤

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Skeeterisme
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Can't say I understand the cover art, but the book is fantastic. Excellent mystery.

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rob_val
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Hushlander
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Mehso-so

Eh. The mystery wasn't that mysterious, and I felt like all the characters were caricatures instead. The ending was both predictable and felt like it came out of nowhere, which isn't a great combo. Not terrible but there are better thrillers out there.

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JoeStalksBeck
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If you ruined someone's life you may want to rethink their request for your company

[DELETED] 2232195534 Read this one earlier this year. Liked it a lot! 8y
JoeStalksBeck @kaysreadinglife awesome! I hope I do too! 8y
Mrscastro @Book_Addict I have this in my TBR pile! Sounds good! Happy reading! 😊📖 8y
JoeStalksBeck @Mrscastro I haven't had a chance to start it yet 😥 but! I'm headed to the grocery store so I can listen! Lol 8y
MyNamesParadise I loved this book!! It was the first of Alafair Burke's that I had read! 8y
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