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Welcome to My World of Mystery and Mayhem!

Hi, I’m Christy Matta, a mystery author with a passion for adventure, satire, and all things unexpected. Whether you love classic whodunits or thrilling journeys, you’ll find something to intrigue you at https://crackthecasebooks.com/.

What You’ll Discover:

  • 📚 Books: Dive into my two unique mystery series—Detective Ned’s satirical, interactive cases and Tamara’s gripping investigations in Peru.

  • 🎭 Interactive Mysteries: In Crack the Case, you don’t just read the mystery—you solve it! Choose your ending, or submit your own for a chance to be featured.

  • 🗺 Behind the Stories: From surviving an 8.1-magnitude earthquake in Peru to my passion for travel, get a peek into the real-life adventures that inspired my writing.

🔍 Crack the Case Books – Satirical, Interactive Mysteries
Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook (audiobooks coming soon)

  • 📖 Pairs: This Dating Site Will Be the Death of You https://amzn.to/3XJ8Ypb

    Love can be murder—especially online. When a woman is found dead at the Tampa Aquarium, Detective Ned investigates seven bizarre dating app suspects. Choose your ending, or write your own!

  • 📖 Mishaps: These Accidents Will Be the Death of You https://amzn.to/3YfkJ6O

    Accident-prone or murder-prone? When a suspicious “accident” leads to a web of misfortunes, Detective Ned must uncover the truth behind ten unlucky suspects.

  • 📖 Wrecks: These Driving Disasters Will Be the Death of You (Coming 2025)

  • 📖 Critters: These Animals Will Be the Death of You (Coming 2025)
    And stay tuned for more in 2026!

🌎 Quakes & Secrets – The Tamara Mysteries

  • 📖 Tremor in the Hills (Coming 2025)
    After surviving a devastating earthquake, Tamara returns to Peru to find her missing best friend—only to be pulled into a deadly investigation.

  • 📖 Tremor on the Pyramid (Coming 2026)
    Tamara’s search for answers leads her to the ancient ruins of Caral, where secrets, deception, and danger await.

About Me
I survived an 8.1-magnitude earthquake in Peru, which inspired me to write. As a lifelong fan of mysteries, I love creating suspense-filled stories with humor and unexpected twists. Outside of writing, I enjoy learning languages, traveling, and spending time with dogs.

Stay Connected & Join the Mystery!

  • 📖 Browse and grab your copy today! (Available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.)

  • ✍️ Submit your own mystery endings to be featured at CrackTheCaseBooks.com.

  • 🔎 Follow for updates, book releases, giveaways, and exclusive content!

Thanks for reading! I hope you enjoy the mysteries!