“…After a decent number of red herrings surface, plus the emergence of several characters who are more, or less, than they present themselves to be, Cait gathers the suspects in one room for a summing up. If all of this suggests the school of Agatha Christie, it’s no doubt what Cathy Ace intended. She is, as it fortunately happens, more than adept at the Christie thing.” Toronto Star
“…a mystery involving pirates’ treasure, lust, and greed. Cait unravels the locked-tower mystery using her eidetic memory and her powers of deduction, which are worthy of Hercule Poirot.” The Jury Box, Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine
"This is the ninth book in the series and Cait Morgan is growing older and more self-aware as time goes on. The book is very much in the cosy crime category with nods to Agatha Christie…Along with Cait we have puzzles to solve and lines of investigation to follow. If you're good you come to the same conclusion as she does! I detected a different approach in Cait in this book: she still doggedly follows her line of thought without thinking of the consequences, but she is becoming more aware of other people's point of view! This is definitely a good holiday read (virtual or otherwise) and even better if you are on some idyllic Caribbean Island, wishful thinking or not.” crimesquad.com
“…if you can unravel the tangle of lies, betrayals, government secrets, missing papers and, well, what the crystal skull has to do with it all, before the clever Poirot-like denouement by the protagonist (who has seemed to be the most confused all along), you are a better chair-side detective than I am! Oh, and that locked room murder solution? Ve-r-r-y clever indeed!” This Is How It Happened
“…the author showed who is the boss by creating an intriguingly intense plot that will leave you wanting more. This well-written and engaging drama is a testament to an author who knows how to tell a story and deliver it with great aplomb.” Dru Ann Love, Raven award-winning blogger, Dru’s Musings
“The Corpse with the Crystal Skull is a delightful addition to Cathy Ace’s Cait Morgan series. Cait Morgan makes for a terrific protagonist, witty, clever, and deftly human in her insecurities, she uses her training in criminal psychology and eidetic memory to help solve a murder that stumps the local police, not to mention Cait’s husband and his cohorts who are visiting Jamaica for more than just a little R and R. The supporting characters are equally engaging. My enjoyment of this book came as much from the dynamics between the characters as unraveling the whodunit, though it’s a twisty and complex mystery to complement the fun characters. Cathy Ace has a sharp ear for dialogue, a knack for creating appealing characters, and a deft hand at crafting a satisfying plot. Her characters struggle with aging, relationships, marriages, past traumas, and issues of class, making for an excellent exploration into the human condition—augmenting the clever murder investigation.” Elena Hartwell
“Cathy’s plots are always devious and twisted, surrounded by wonderful complex and interesting characters, and set in fabulous locations around the world. What is not to love about a murder that happens behind a locked door in the castle tower on the island of Jamaica. Cait, celebrating her “50th birthday,” with all the worries about reaching that milestone, Bud and four friends are enjoying a little rest and relaxation…or are they? Is there another reason they have come to the island? Who wanted their murdered host, who partied with the likes of Noel Coward and Ian Fleming, and might have found a buried treasure, dead? Grab an iced tea or a beer, a comfy chair and settle in on your patio or balcony and spend the afternoon…you will love it…I did!” KSue, goodreads review
"Fans of light mysteries and locked room murders will enjoy The Corpse with the Crystal Skull, the ninth title in Cathy Ace’s Cait Morgan series. Cathy Ace is an accomplished writer, with many titles to her credit. In Cait Morgan, the author gives readers an entertaining middle-aged lead character, who is blessed with a photographic memory, something that enables her to recall details others might miss. Set in Jamaica, and seasoned with intrigue and Henry Morgan’s buried treasure, the novel dishes up a healthy list of possible suspects.” Charlotte Morganti, goodreads review