The Corpse with the Ruby Lips
About the Book
A new book from Bony Blithe award–winning mystery author Cathy Ace where her sleuth Cait Morgan investigates a chilling cold case from a university in Budapest.
A gig as guest lecturer at the university in Budapest should have been a dream job for a travelling criminologist and food lover. But wherever Cait Morgan goes, murder seems to follow. One of Cait’s new students pleads with her to solve the mystery of her grandmother’s brutal slaying. She agrees, but when she is repeatedly hassled by a weird colleague, and as bizarre details about the student’s family members come to light, Cait is beset by uncertainty.
As she gets closer to the truth, Cait’s investigation puts the powers-that-be on high alert, and her instincts tell her she’s in grave danger. Bud races to Budapest to come to Cait’s aid, but will it be too late?
Reviews
“Unique and original . . . more than a mystery, this page-turner is a revealing insight into love and loyalty.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, Agatha, Anthony, and Mary Higgins Clark–award winning author
“A taut and tantalizing mystery . . . an irresistible, gastronomic, and artistic jaunt through Amsterdam.” —James Ziskin, Anthony- and Lefty-nominated author of the Ellie Stone Mysteries
“Cait is someone you’d like to have as a friend . . . The mystery is a complex one. The setting of Budapest adds flavor . . . Just keep in mind, not everyone tells the truth, not everyone is who they say they are, and people should be careful what they wish for—the reality of getting the wish granted can have long-lasting consequences.” —Kings River Life magazine
“Cait Morgan is traveling again – this time to Budapest – where an older unsolved crime is stirring up new trouble. Cathy Ace’s series is perfect for those that love travel, food, and/or murder (reading it, not committing it).” —BOLO Books blog
“Cathy Ace has a unique writing style that captures you from page one and doesn’t let go . . . I recommend all the books in this series.” —Escape with Dollycas blog
“Cait is a great protagonist, intelligent, curious, meticulous . . . [The Corpse with the Ruby Lips] is a fun, smart and cozy mystery . . . Highly recommended.” —Libri Amori Miei blog
“Fabulous . . . A pleasure to read. I highly recommend The Corpse with the Ruby Lips.” —MysteriesEtc blog
“Another very satisfying story from Cathy Ace . . . The scene is set, the puzzle posed and Cait uses her wit and ingenuity to survive threats and danger to arrive at a satisfactory solution. A very strong addition to this very appealing series.” —CrimeSquad