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Senior year is history and college is still a few months off. What better way to kill the summer than by working as a janitor in a morgue? True, it’s Christopher’s interest in being a spy that draws him to the job, but it’s his first encounter with a corpse that really snares his attention. Mitch Blaylock is the dead man’s name, and he’s listed as a suicide. Those multiple bullet wounds, however, don’t look self-inflicted. What was the sheriff doing whispering over the body? And what gives with all that cash hidden in the medical examiner’s desk? The questions, suspects, and dangers keep accumulating, and soon Christopher pairs up with an “insanely hot” wannabe muckraker from the local newspaper. Too much serendipity plays into the hands of this crime-fighting duo (and not enough is made of the character traits that would drive someone to work at a morgue), but Ford’s unpredictable curveballs and switcheroos never relent. A satisfyingly grim departure from the usual squeaky-clean teen sleuthing. Grades 9-12. --Daniel Kraus


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"...[A] dark and stellar review...holds its own as a mainstream mystery as well as a teen novel." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review

"...a solid mystery infused with dry with, but it's the likable quirky detectives and their crackling chemistry that make [it] anything but stiff." --School Library Journal

"Fast-paced and full of red herrings, it'll keep you guessing." --New York Post

[A] methodically paced mystery debut. ---Kirkus Reviews

Product Details

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Hardcover: 313 pages
  • Publisher: Viking Juvenile; 1 edition (June 25, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0670010960
  • ISBN-13: 978-0670010967
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #587,406 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read, September 10, 2009
Awesome book that keeps you guessing until the very end. A fun, easy read that was not only enjoyable for me but for my 15 year old son. We are looking forward to John C. Fords next book!The Morgue and Me
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3.0 out of 5 stars Cute Mystery, August 27, 2009
I have nothing against this book. It was actually written quite well and had many witty lines, but it just didn't grab me and make me want to keep reading. Maybe I'm just too picky. For those of you who like who done it mysteries, you will probably enjoy this!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read for Young Adults to Adults, August 15, 2009
A friend recommended the book. I really enjoyed it. Fast moving with plenty of twists. Kept me guessing until the very end. Some really memorable characters too. We only had one copy so had to keep stealing it back from my wife. Looking forward to reading Mr. Ford's next book.
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