The Corpse with the Emerald Thumb - (Cait Morgan Mystery) by Cathy Ace (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Criminologist and foodie Cait Morgan was looking forward to her dream vacation in Mexico with her boyfriend Bud Anderson. She wasn't anticipating a fresh corpse on the floor of a local florist's shop, and she definitely wasn't expecting Bud to become the prime suspect.

With Bud's freedom, and maybe even his life, at stake, Cait has to fight the clock to work out which member of the small community living in the seemingly idyllic municipality of Punta de las Rocas might have killed the locally respected florist, and why. Needing to investigate under the watchful gaze of the local police, Cait has to keep her relationship with Bud a secret, and she soon discovers she's not the only one with something to hide. Peeling back layers of deceit to reveal even more puzzles, Cait struggles with a creeping sense of unreality, desperate to save Bud . . . and, ultimately, herself.

In the third book in the beloved Cait Morgan Mysteries, The Corpse with the Emerald Thumb, travel to the idyllic Mexican countryside as Cait Morgan works against the clock to clear her wrongly accused partner of murder.

Review Quotes

"The perfect read for those who like a classic mystery with twists and turns, enjoyable characters and no gory descriptions." --Brooke Blogs

"Ace's characters are well-written, fun and you will enjoy every moment that you get to spend with Cait. This is a great addition to an already delightful mystery series." --Books-n-Kisses blog

"Cathy Ace brings us a classic story in the tradition of Agatha Christie. This isn't a typical cozy mystery. It's more than that, it's a well crafted whodunit with a dramatic flair ... Ace has mastered writing the traditional murder mystery to perfection and has created a new beloved amateur sleuth." --Socrates' Book Reviews blog

"This fast-paced read will keep you on the edge of your seat with each turn of the page ... a great suspense." --Shelley's Book Case blog

"Ace blends Golden Age-style writing with contemporary characters, settings, and plots; the resulting novels feel like a modern version of an Agatha Christie mystery ... I highly recommend The Corpse with the Emerald Thumb and the Cait Morgan series to anyone who prefer clever, well-written puzzles that respect the reader's intelligence along with interesting characters and fascinating settings." --The Bookwyrm's Hoard blog

About the Author

Cathy Ace is the creator of the Cait Morgan Mysteries. Born and educated in Wales, her short stories have appeared in multiple anthologies, as well as on BBC Radio 4.