Death at the Door
by Olivia Blacke
Book: Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries #2
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Pub Date: October 21, 2025
Genre: Adult, Mystery, Paranormal, Cozy
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher
Book Links: Goodreads Amazon Bookshop
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.
My Review: I love Cordelia and Ruby. They are so much fun, there is
no way you cant love them.
I love how the book starts off. Its easy to dive back into, its like
getting together for a girls night. You know, murder mystery style and all.
Cordelia is like a motherly figure for Ruby. Helping her pick out the
best groceries to teaching her how to actually cook. Cause ramen and pop tarts
arent exactly food/cooking to Cordelia.
Oh! And she even plays matchmaker for Ruby. Plus she has a new plant
too. Things are looking good for someone whos a ghost.
Ruby is slowly settling into her new life. She's got a good job,
learning to cook, be more independent and doing pretty good living on her own.
Well, not really when you got a ghost roomie.
Everything is going just fine....until Marty was found. Marty was a nice
guy. Alwats friendly to Cordelia when she was alive and now Ruby. What was
supposed to be another normal delivery became a dead body found in the
bathroom.
Tragic. But they'll let it be and keep going on right? Well Cordelia
wants to leave it be...but Ruby is ready to jump into solving his death.
Well...here we go again.
Cordelia does end up doing some digging of her own to realize that once
again, the police weren't going to put any efforg into this case.
So off they go to Marty's house and from there, they wont stop until
they have the answers and truth about Marty's death.
This book has more excitement, surprises, questionable moments, fun, and
so much more.
Both books have been absolutely amazing and I am beyond excited for
more.
My Rating:
✪✪✪✪✪
