Alibi

By Teri Woods

Book Overview

Two men think they've found the perfect opportunity--a chance to rob the stash house of Simon Shuller, one of Philadelphia's biggest drug lords. But their plans are spoiled when one of Shuller's men catches them as they break into the stash house. Temperatures flare as the men capture Shuller's worker, Poncho, and force him to show them the goods. What they didn't expect was for Poncho's partner to be armed and very dangerous. An altercation breaks out and when the smoke clears, Nard, Poncho's accomplice, is the only one left standing. Thinking quickly, Nard cleans shop and makes his escape, but not before being spotted by a few neighbors. Not wanting to kill anyone else, he makes a mad dash for the streets but wonders if the witnesses will give up his identity. What he needs now is a plausible alibi. If he doesn't come up with one fast, it could mean life in prison, or death on the streets.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446581704
• ISBN13: 9780446581707
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 257 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Enjoyed This Read!

Well written novel. First time I've read a Teri Woods' novel. If you are into street literature then this is the one for you!

DianeMoneyd

I have already ordered Part II. I love this author and have brought many of her books.

THE BEST URBAN CRIME WRITER TODAY!

"Teri Woods is the best urban crime writer today. If you like the hit television show The Wire like we did, then Alibi is required reading."

I soon became wrapped up in Daisy's story...

I listened to about 15 minutes of Alibi and decided it was not for me. The street language was difficult for me to understand and extremely vulgar. However, I gave it another try. I became wrapped up in Daisy's story and soon found myself cheering her on. I still disliked the language but the story would not have been realistic without it. The characters came to life on the pages. Each had a distinct voice. Paula Jai Parker-Martin did an excellent job of reading the story. Her voice was pleasant to the ears. I will be watching for more books by Terri Woods.

terrific crime caper

In 1986 in Philadelphia, two punks believe they can rob the illegal drug stash of drug lord Simon Shuller. They capture one of the guards Poncho, but fail to take control of the man's more violent partner Nard. When the dust clears Nard is the only person left breathing. Nard pays twentyish African American stripper old Daisy Fothergill two thousand dollars to provide him with an alibi during the time of the deadly face-off. A witness informs the police that Nard killed the three men, but soon after telling his story to the cops that man is dead; a warning to others to keep their mouths' shut. Meanwhile Daisy visits her mother, Abigail, but finds her dead from natural causes. Her windfall pays for her mom's funeral. She becomes pregnant but her boyfriend Reggie Carter dumps her. Needing time to regroup, Daisy visits her aunt in Murfreesboro, Tennessee knowing she will have to face the music in Philadelphia soon. This is a terrific crime caper starring an intriguing cast especially Nard (short for Bernard). He makes the story line work from the onset as he methodically cleans up the dead scene and establishes his alibi so that if any of the witnesses speak to the cops he has his counter testimony. Fans will appreciate Teri Woods' strong thriller as the fascinating focus is on a unique anticipated High Noon with fans wondering whether the hit man will soar like a predatory eagle on its prey when Daisy returns to the city of Brotherly Love. Harriet Klausner

great crime thriller

I love Teri Woods and enjoyed this crime thriller as much as all of her other books. This novel was a quick read with 239 pages. I am looking forward to read Alibi II and wonder if we hear more about Daisy.