When a precious artifact is stolen from an aging baron, Máté Nádasdy, a coffeehouse owner in 19th century Budapest, is hired to find it despite his past military failures; but when he discovers the relic may carry a curse, he must commit to finding the object before the baron dies.

Published in Mystery Magazine, February 2023.

The Suit was awarded second place in the 2022 Tennessee Williams Short Fiction Contest.

Shortlisted for the 2021 Thomas Wolfe Prize for short fiction.