Talia Kemper is on death row for murdering her husband. She had an alibi and no known motive, yet Talia’s unwavering protestations of innocence have always been ignored. Then one day in the visiting area, she sees a recognizable stranger she’s certain is her husband. It turns out the man she’s been convicted of killing may not be dead after all. But as the days tick away toward Talia’s execution, what will it take for her to be believed?
Freida McFadden’s Death Row 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.
Kindle Edition, 74 pages
Published June 1, 2025
by Amazon Original Stories
2/5 stars
Freida McFadden is an author I've been wanting to read in what seems like forever. So why not start with a short story. Death Row was part of Amazon 1st Reads for the month of May - yea I'm a little behind.
Death Row is a fast paced story that had me captivated. The story builds tension as it travels back and forth in time with an intriguing setup. However, the ending left me feeling confused and unsatisfied. It lacked the clarity or twist I was hoping for, which took away from the overall impact. A decent read, but as far as short stories go this one would have worked better if it was longer and the author could really expand on the premise.
My thanks to Amazon 1st Reads for a kindle edition in exchange for a honest review.
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