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Crack the Case Books

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!

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10/26/2023 10:56

Steve

Finally a united group that will be the host our local Scottish Highland Games!! Many of us are looking forward to the inaugural event that will be held on Saturday Feb 10th at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto FL. A much larger venue than the Sarasota Fairgrounds!! I understand there will be a pipe band competition and a challenge between the Manatee County Sheriff's office and the EMT's in the actual Highland Games competition. See you in February!!

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