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Alafair Burke

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Alafair Burke is the New York Times, Edgar-nominated author of fourteen crime novels, including The Ex, The Wife, The Better Sister, and the forthcoming Find Me. She is also the co-author of several novels with Mary Higgins Clark. A graduate of Stanford Law School and a former Deputy District Attorney in Portland, Oregon, Alafair is now a Professor of Law at Hofstra Law School, where she teaches criminal law and procedure.

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Average rating: 3.85 · 238,722 ratings · 22,578 reviews · 57 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Wife 3.86 avg rating — 39,668 ratings — published 2018 — 50 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ex 3.73 avg rating — 25,190 ratings — published 2016 — 41 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Better Sister 3.77 avg rating — 17,623 ratings — published 2019 — 28 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Find Me (Ellie Hatcher, #6) 3.59 avg rating — 13,923 ratings — published 2022 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Long Gone 3.69 avg rating — 8,651 ratings — published 2011 — 34 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	If You Were Here 3.53 avg rating — 7,181 ratings — published 2013 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Never Tell (Ellie Hatcher, #4) 3.79 avg rating — 5,713 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dead Connection (Ellie Hatcher, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 5,476 ratings — published 2007 — 39 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	212 (Ellie Hatcher, #3) 3.81 avg rating — 5,104 ratings — published 2010 — 37 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Angel's Tip (Ellie Hatcher, #2) 3.83 avg rating — 4,055 ratings — published 2008 — 57 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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THE BETTER SISTER: Coming April 16

Alafair’s new novel, The Better Sister, will be released in the US on April 16th and in the UK on April 18th.

The murder of a prominent Manhattan lawyer spurs the reunion of two estranged sisters—one the dead man’s widow, the other his ex. To save the teenage boy accused of murdering him, they must confront a history of long-buried secrets and betrayal. But can sisters ever escape the shadows of

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Alafair Burke rated a book it was amazing Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
In the profound and moving Happiness Falls, Angie Kim weaves a suspenseful missing-person mystery, yes, but also invites readers to explore fundamental questions about the meaning of happiness, human connection, and even life itself. This book will s ...more
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Alafair Burke rated a book it was amazing Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Pulled me in immediately. An irresistible premise paired with the right protagonist for a twisty, addictive thriller. Loved it.
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A beautifully written exploration of sisterhood, family roles, and identity. Loved it!
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Alafair Burke answered Nancy's question: What is the title of your latest book? I'll watch for it. It's January 2022 now. Hi Nancy. My apologies for the delay. FIND ME will be out January 11. In the UK/Australia/New Zealand, the title is THE GIRL SHE WAS. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for reading!
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Alafair Burke and 2 other people liked MarySue's review of Find Me (Ellie Hatcher, #6): "This fast-paced thriller has so many twists that I was totally immersed and intrigued."
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Hi everyone. This is the author, Alafair Burke. I won't give myself all the stars I think this book deserves, but I did want to make clear that FIND ME is a standalone! One of my recurring characters, Ellie Hatcher, does appear on the page. Those of ...more
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“I get sad every time I hear a person say "I don't read." It's like saying "I don't learn," or "I don't laugh," or "I don't live.”
― Alafair Burke

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“Cursing's for the uncreative. They say "Frack! on Battlestar Galactica, and everyone still knows what it means.”
― Alafair Burke, Long Gone

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“A word of advice: if the sex is a pain in the ass, you’re doing it wrong.”
― Alafair Burke, The Better Sister

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October Side Read Nominations ~ 2nd Round

The Night Circus

by Erin Morgenstern

16 votes, 29.1%

Salt to the Sea

by Ruta Sepetys

14 votes, 25.5%

84, Charing Cross Road

by Helene Hanff

9 votes, 16.4%

The Pearl That Broke Its Shell

by Nadia Hashimi

8 votes, 14.5%

The Ex

by Alafair Burke

8 votes, 14.5%

55 total votes

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