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.
Death at the Door by Olivia Blacke delivers a clever mystery that deepens the series in satisfying ways. One of the most compelling elements is the way trauma is handled—particularly the idea that a person’s death or murder can be too overwhelming to fully remember. That psychological truth is woven naturally into the story, making the characters’ confusion and emotional gaps feel authentic rather than convenient. The mystery itself is sharply constructed and genuinely kept me guessing; each suspect felt plausible, and I didn’t land on the real murderer until the reveal. Blacke also expands the emotional scope of the series by introducing Cordelia’s brother, adding new layers to her personal life and raising intriguing questions about family, loyalty, and past wounds. His presence feels purposeful rather than incidental. By the final pages, the case is resolved, but curiosity lingers—I’m eager to see how these relationships and unresolved threads develop in the third novel.
Overall, I rate this novel 4 out of 5 stars.
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