Mystery lovers, amateur sleuths, and fans of clever, interactive storytelling have a new series to sink their teeth into. Crack the Case Books by Cristina Matta launches with two dynamic titles: Pairs and Mishaps—the first in an eight-book mystery series like no other. Each installment offers a stand-alone whodunit experience filled with satire, suspense, and a delightfully dark sense of humor.

Pairs: This Dating Site Will Be the Death of You

A young woman’s search for love on the dating app “Pairs” ends in murder. As Detective Ned unravels her tangled web of suitors, each profile brings new secrets—and deadly motives. Is it the charming man with a criminal past? The loner with obsession issues? Or the too-perfect match with everything to hide? In this satirical take on modern dating, readers choose from three shocking endings—or write their own.

Mishaps: These Accidents Will Be the Death of You

When a woman with a history of causing bizarre accidents is found dead, everyone who ever got hurt in her presence becomes a suspect. A rash, a concussion, and a very unfortunate case of swallowed glass—Detective Ned has seen it all. With wit, twists, and a touch of the absurd, Mishaps invites readers to decide: was it revenge, coincidence, or pure accident?

What Sets Crack the Case Books Apart?

Each book in the Crack the Case Books series features a theme-based mystery with 7 to 10 quirky suspects and a single murder victim, all investigated by Detective Ned—the series’ recurring sleuth whose personal story unfolds with each installment. Adding a unique twist, every book includes three alternate endings, allowing readers to choose their favorite path to justice. To further engage fans, readers are also encouraged to submit their own ending for a chance to be featured on the official website, CrackTheCaseBooks.com.

Detective Ned also stars in the series’ companion blog, Ned’s Notes, a weekly post that blends real crime scene tech with humor and extra insights into the cases. New entries appear every week on the website and are now gaining traction on TikTok through comedic reels based on the blog.

The books are currently available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats on Amazon, with expanded availability, including Spotify, coming soon.

And the mystery doesn’t stop there. Books 3 and 4, Wrecks and Critters, are scheduled for release at the end of 2025. Also in the works: a more serious mystery series based on Matta’s real-life experience surviving an 8.1 magnitude earthquake in Peru. The first novel in that series is being re-released in late 2025.

About the Author

Cristina Matta is a Florida-based mystery author and lifelong fan of crime fiction legends Agatha Christie, Sarah Paretsky, and Dick Francis. Her debut series, Crack the Case Books, combines her passion for mystery, humor, and interactive storytelling. What began with a funny outline scrawled at a tiki bar evolved into a full-fledged series that’s now winning over fans for its originality and wit.

Cristina’s love of travel, theme parks, and crime scene technology infuses her work with personality and intrigue. In addition to her fictional investigations, she writes Ned’s Notes, a comedic crime blog that dives deeper into her book series and reflects her signature style: suspenseful, smart, and a little bit twisted.

Cristina’s upcoming novel-length mystery adventure, based on her survival in a major earthquake in Peru, is a bold departure in tone—gripping, grounded, and rooted in real-life resilience. Her article on the earthquake earned critical acclaim and sparked her journey into fiction writing.

For more information, exclusive content, and to read Ned’s Notes, visit CrackTheCaseBooks.com. Follow Cristina Matta and the misadventures of Detective Ned as they challenge readers to solve the crime—and rewrite the ending.

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