Short Story Collections

FOUR DELICIOUSLY DIFFERENT SHORT NOVELS, ONE FOR EACH SEASON OF THE YEAR WINTER: The Corpse with Eight Faces - A Cait Morgan Mystery Trapped in a snowbound lodge in the Canadian countryside, Cait is faced with a corpse, and a group of eight suspects. A classic closed-circle mystery featuring Cait Morgan. SPRING: The Case of the Desperate Duchess - A WISE Enquiries Agency Mystery Lady Jacintha Wraysbury calls in the WISE Enquiries Agency to hunt for a missing girl. Join the private investigators as they scour West London for a florist who’s in more danger than any of them imagine. SUMMER: Out and About in a Boat - A standalone thriller Meet an average Canadian family. Dad Dave takes his son and daughter for a weekend at a local lake. What could go wrong in just thirty hours? When there’s a dead body involved, quite a lot. AUTUMN: The Fall - A DI Evan Glover Case When a Welsh rugby legend’s body is found at the bottom of a cliff, the question 'Did he jump, or was he pushed?' is one of national significance. Sadly, DI Evan Glover’s inquiries reveal his hero might not have been the man he thought he was. About The Cait Morgan Mysteries ‘Ace is, well, an ace when it comes to plot and description.’ The Globe and Mail ‘In the finest tradition of Agatha Christie…Ace brings us the closed-room drama, with a dollop of romantic suspense and historical intrigue.’ Library Journal About The WISE Enquiries Agency Mysteries ‘…a gratifying contemporary series in the traditional British manner with hilarious repercussions (dead bodies notwithstanding). Cozy fans will anticipate learning more about these WISE ladies.’ Library Journal, starred review ‘…a pleasant mélange with a garnish of death and danger.’ Kirkus Reviews About Murder Keeps No Calendar short story/novella collection ‘I enjoyed this as I got to know more about Cait and Bud. A good mystery to whet my appetite for the full length novels.’ Dru Ann Love, Dru’s Musings ‘As an avid fan of both of the author's series I enjoyed learning the back story of the characters. The other stories were wonderful too! A good book to curl up with...’ amazon reviewer

Twelve 'killer' tales, each connected with one month of the year!For those who already know Cathy Ace's characters Cait Morgan and Bud Anderson - or the women of the WISE Enquiries Agency - this collection of novellas and short stories will bring the delight of finding out how they met their 'significant others' and began their murderous adventures.For those discovering this award-winning author for the first time, you're in for a treat...with twelve tales of intrigue and murder to enjoy, two of which have already been produced for BBC Radio 4.These stories take you on journeys to Wales, China, Canada, Scotland, Italy and England...where you'll meet unforgettable characters who all have something in common - MURDER! Soak up the local atmosphere as you consider some puzzling crimes, enjoy thrills and suspense, and take a sideways glance at devious, dastardly deeds. PRAISE FOR CATHY ACE’S WORK'In the finest tradition of Agatha Christie…Ace brings us the closed-room drama, with a dollop of romantic suspense...' Library Journal'...touches of Christie or Marsh but with a bouquet of Kinsey Millhone.' The Globe and Mail'...fans will enjoy (the WISE women's) chitchat as much as their sleuthing...' Publishers’ Weekly' …a pleasant mélange with a garnish of death and danger...' Kirkus Reviews'…sparkling, well-plotted and quite devious...'Hamilton Spectator