Sex & Death on the Beach (#1)
Beneath the sun and sea of South Florida, dark crimes and bone-chilling secrets are lurking. Introducing a brand-new twisty mystery series from award-winning author Elaine Viets.
When the body of adult film star Sammie Lant is found buried next to the courtyard pool of the Florodora, Norah McCarthy’s apartment complex, she quickly becomes the police’s prime suspect.
Norah was witnessed having an argument with Sammie six months ago, the last day Sammie was seen alive – the day she gained notoriety for a shocking public stunt with a college football player.
But events take an even darker turn when more remains are unearthed – ones with an apparent connection to Norah’s tragic past. Is it pure coincidence that more than one person was buried by Norah’s pool? And is the killer closer to home than she thinks?
Introducing feisty, female sleuth Norah McCarthy, a cast of eccentric characters, and the dark underbelly beneath the palm trees and beaches of South Florida, this addictive new series is perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen and Tim Dorsey.
Reviews
"The lovingly described south Florida setting, the close friendships among the Florodora’s well-drawn, quirky residents, the push to save the Florodora, and Norah’s slowly revealed family history add up to a satisfying cozy"
"[A] new, entertaining series... Viets enlivens her novel with characters who are as realistic as they are quirky"
"With visually descriptive narrative and engaging dialogue, I felt like I was in the middle of all the action while rooting for Norah and her friends. Overall, this was an enjoyable and fun book to read and I look forward to more adventures with Norah and her friends."
"Sex and Death on the Beach: A Florida Beach Mystery is a highly entertaining cozy mystery read. Plenty of eccentric characters, a complicated backstory, and lots of action and suspense make the read a real page turner. This fast read with plenty of humor hooks the reader into various mysteries, past and present, and gradually reveals them all. Strongly recommended."
"Lots of one-liners and double entendres. A great beach read. Entertaining. Funny. Light-hearted. If you decide to take a swim or a nap between chapters, you won’t lose momentum!"Elaine Donadio Writes