A review by melissasbookshelf
The Better Sister by Alafair Burke

3.0

I enjoy the Under Suspicion series that Alafair Burke co-wrote with Mary Higgins Clark. So since Mary Higgins Clark has passed away, I decided to try the books written solo by Alafair Burke. Unfortunately, they aren't the tame cozy mysteries that Alafair writes with Mary Higgins Clark. They are definitely more gritty in language and substance. The story was compelling. There are two sisters who have both been married to the same man. When he winds up dead, the are plenty of suspects who could be guilty. The narrator you realize is unreliable to an extent and as she unfolds the story, you begin to wonder what more she's not telling you. There is some swearing and sexuality (though no details). If you like the Mary Higgins Clark variety of mysteries, you might be disappointed, but if you like a well crafted grittier mystery, then you might like this. The audiobook version was pretty good.