The Ex-Wives Club

Alibis Collection

When a restaurateur and serial philanderer turns up stone-cold dead, his trio of exes falls under suspicion in a sharp-witted and suspenseful short story by the New York Times bestselling author of Darling Girls.

Celebrity chef Ian Curley is found dead in his walk-in freezer. The prime suspects are his three ex-wives, who meet up every Friday evening in their favorite corner booth of his restaurant. It’s a tradition for Anita, Mary-Jane, and Rosie to drink, dine, and commiserate. But commit murder? All aggrieved, each one has a motive and an alibi. And a brilliant detective has reservations. Who did it? The night will tell.

Sally Hepworth’s The Ex-Wives Club is part of Alibis, a collection of stories about lies, truth, and deception. It’s just a matter of what you can get away with. They can be read or listened to in one sitting.

©2025 by Sally Hepworth. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Meh

Didn't have enough for me. Could have probably been developed into a twisty novel. Just not enough time to evolve.

Interesting short story

Interesting, keeps you guessing. The killer when revealed is unexpected. Many of the suspects could possibly have a reason to kill this guy. The way it was executed. It was justice.

Great story!

This story was short, but packed a lot into it! I thoroughly enjoyed these characters (except Ian, he’s gross lol)

Satisfying and enjoyable listen

I enjoyed this listen and how it slowly built up into what actually happened (well slow for a short novella). Was satisfied with the ending. Well done. Not super suspenseful which is why I chose it rather than the full collection so if you are looking for that this isn’t it but it’s a good build up to a satisfying conclusion and I recommend it.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ **Sharp, Suspenseful, and Darkly Entertaining**

Sally Hepworth delivers a fast-paced and witty mystery with *The Ex-Wives Club*, where three women, each with a reason to despise their ex-husband, find themselves at the center of a murder investigation. The story is packed with sharp dialogue, intriguing twists, and a clever structure that keeps you guessing. While the ending may leave some readers wanting more, the journey is undeniably entertaining. A perfect one-sitting read for fans of dark humor and suspense.