Death at the Door
Author: Olivia Blacke
I requested a review copy of this cozy mystery thinking it was the first book in a new series. Then I discovered it is actually the second book. Ooops!
Despite not reading the first book yet, I was easily able to jump in and enjoy this book.
Ruby relocated to Boston to start a new life. Soon after her arrival, she discovered her apartment is haunted by a ghost of a former tenant who doesn't want a room-mate. Over time, they became friends and even do a bit of amateur sleuthing together.
This time, Ruby has started a new job and discovers a dead body at work. The two reluctant roomies have to work together again to solve the crime.
I loved how Cordelia (the ghost) wants to protect Ruby, and how they work together to solve the case. It would be difficult enough to share an apartment with a ghost, but start adding dead bodies into the mix and it goes to a whole new level. :) I'm not sure I could interact as well as Ruby does. I think I would be too creeped out.
The plot kept my attention from start to finish. The characters are well developed and I enjoyed getting to "know" both Ruby and Cordelia. There were plenty of suspects and a good amount of amateur sleuthing. I also really liked the idea of a living person and a ghost teaming up to solve a murder.
I'm back tracking and reading book one from my local library.
I can't wait to find out what will happen to Ruby and Cordelia next! I will definitely be reading more of this series!
**I voluntarily read a review copy of this book from St Martins Press. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.**
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