Sex and Death on the Beach
by Elaine Viets

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

“This engaging series will appeal to fans of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs”

Booklist on A Scarlet Death

“Multiple puzzles keep up the suspense”

Kirkus Reviews on A Scarlet Death

“Enjoyable . . . Cozy fans will find plenty to like”

Publishers Weekly on The Dead of Night

“[For] fans of feisty female sleuths”

Kirkus Reviews on The Dead of Night

“Will appeal to fans of Patricia Cornwell and Kathy Reichs”

Booklist on Late for His Own Funeral

“Angela’s usual snark and fondness for wine help propel the twisty plot”

Publishers Weekly on Late for His Own Funeral

“Colorful characters match the crafty plot twists. Viets consistently entertains”

Publishers Weekly on Life Without Parole

“Viets’ fans should enjoy her latest corpse-filled outing”

Kirkus Reviews on Life Without Parole

Elaine Viets

Elaine Viets returns to her hardboiled roots with her Angela Richman, Death Investigator series. A Star Is Dead is the latest, following Fire and Ashes and Brain Storm, and the novella Ice Blonde. Elaine has 34 bestselling mysteries in four series, including the Dead-End Job mysteries and the Josie Marcus, Mystery Shopper series. A St Louis native, Elaine took the Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course for forensic professionals at St Louis University. She has previously won the Agatha, Anthony and Lefty Awards. Elaine lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with her husband, writer and reviewer Don Crinklaw.

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Editions

Sex and Death on the Beach by Elaine Viets is available in the following formats

Hardback97814483147993rd June 2025144 X 222mm240$29.99
Hardback97814483147993rd June 2025144 X 222mm240£21.99
Ebook97814483168093rd June 2025N/A240$14.99
Ebook97814483168093rd June 2025N/A240£12.99
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