Dru’s Short Musing:
Norah McCarthy will do all that is needed when a body is found on her property.

From the first page to the finale, I was immersed in all aspects, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know how this was going to end. In this well-written drama with a solidly wicked plot, we are introduced to Norah and her tenants — an eccentric and quirky group that will have you wanting to reside in the Florodora. The mystery was staged to include a pool of suspects floating with clues that would rise to the surface and the determination of our main protagonist to solve this crime. Friendship, idiosyncratic *family* dynamics, humor, and playfulness were in abundance in the telling of this tale. There were a few twists and turns which added to how well this story was being told. 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.

Series Name: A Florida Beach Mystery | Book 1
Genre: Traditional Mystery
Release: June 3, 2025
Format: Print, Digital, Audio
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Book Synopsis:
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?

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.