Dru’s Short Musing:
Ruby has done it again, she found yet another dead body and her inclination is to find the person responsible and thus lead to an enticing read that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner.
With visually descriptive narrative and witty banter between the two protagonists, the author set the stage for this fast-paced and well-written whodunit. The mystery was nicely executed with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow the path that author has intended. Each chapter gave us their points of view which helped the reader decipher the clues that were presented, especially with the small list of suspects. There were a few red herrings that led me in different directions, and it was fun watching it played out with the revelation of the killer’s identity and their motive. I also liked seeing more of Ruby and Cordelia’s backstory and how it led them to one another and the introduction of a few characters who I hope return. Overall, this was a terrific read, and I look forward to more exploits with Ruby and Cordelia and hope we can solve another murder or two.
Series Name: A “Ruby and Cordelia” Mystery, Book 2
Genre: Cozy Mystery w/paranormal elements
Release: October 21, 2025
Format: Print, Digital
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Book Synopsis:
The odd couple of crime-solving returns in Olivia Blacke’s Death at the Door, where a ghost and her living roommate find another mystery on their doorstep.
Ruby Young is slowly adjusting to her new life in Boston. A big part of that is her unexpected roommate—the ghost of the woman who lived there before. For Cordelia Graves, she may no longer be breathing, but it’s still her apartment and Ruby is the somewhat unwanted houseguest. They’re both happy they’ve managed to become friends, which is a miracle considering they struggle to communicate with each other. Cordelia even set Ruby up with her old job.
When Ruby discovers the body of a delivery guy at work, the new life she’s been building hangs in the balance. The last time Cordelia dragged Ruby into a murder investigation, it was almost two ghosts living in the apartment, not one. Determined to protect Ruby, Cordelia tries to shield her from the investigation, but Ruby has other ideas. It will take both of them working together to navigate the fine line between the dead and the living to bring a killer to light.
FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.