“Bloody enjoyable …” —Hollis George, Noted Anthologist Murder in Key West 10 marks the 10th Anniversary Edition of this popular anthology of mystery stories – what we like to call murder and mayhem in Paradise. Back again are some of your favorite writers, sharing new mysteries that capture the colorful excitement of the Southernmost City in the Continental United States. Robert Coburn Bill Craig Shirrel Rhoades David Beckwith Randy Becker H.L. Osterman Steve McMillan Renee Kumor Barthélemy Banks Jonathan Woods Bonus: John Hemingway

“I’ve come to look forward to the annual appearance of this mystery anthology. Who would have guessed so many murders take place on the sunny island of Key West – at least in the pages of books.” —Edward Squires, Not Quite a Novella Here’s another can’t-put-it-down edition of mystery short stories. In these pages you will encounter a dozen intriguing tales by Bill Craig, Robert Coburn, David Beckwith, Barthélemy Banks, Hollis George, Jack Mazur, George Davidson, H.L. Osterman, Earl Smith, William P. Bahlke, Rusty the Writer, and Shirrel Rhoades. Some of these stories are neo-noirs, others cozies, still others heads-scratching puzzlers. You will meet spies, murderers, ex-cops, and private eyes. But the focus remains on Key West, that southernmost island where you will find murder and mayhem in Paradise. Shirrel Rhoades is a publisher, editor, and writer who has lived in Key West for over 20 years, so he knows the island from Fort Zach to Fort East Martello, the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. He was a founder of Mystery Fest Key West and served three two-year terms as the president of the Key West Art & Historical Society. An avid reader, he loves a good mystery.

"Another outstanding collection of mystery stories by master storytellers ... If you like whodunits this is definitely the book for you!" —Hollis George, acclaimed editor and anthologist. "10 mysteries by 10 masters of the genre ... give me more!" —Nick Teranzi, Online Critics Corner. Key West serves as backdrop for some of the world's best mystery stories. Here is the fifth collection of Murder and Mayhem in Paradise, a hard-hitting anthology that features ten leading writers who explore the dark side of the Southernmost city in the continental US. Mysteries in this volume by these notable writers: Jack Mazur, Shirrel Rhoades, Rick Ollerman, Albert L. Kelley, Wayne "Skip" Kadar (writing as Justin Maxwell), Barthélemy Banks, R. K. Simpson, Robert Coburn, John Guerra, Randy Becker.

Here is the first statewide collection of true Florida murders, and, as the saying goes, truth is stranger than fiction. The Sunshine State has played host to a memorable and varied array of crimes of passion, greed, and revenge. In stories spanning from the 1860s to the 1990s, you will meet such varied characters as Lena Clarke, a killer with both her feet planted in a dozen bewildering worlds; Terry Jo, the Sea Waif; Chief Tigertail; the outlaw Ed Watson; Blue, the Enforcer; President Franklin Roosevelt; the Duke of Windsor; novelist Zora Neale Hurston; Lobster Boy; the Gulf Stream Pirate; Brother Gillette, a gentle Shaker who killed out of compassion; and Pensacola's Black Widow, a Spider Woman who killed without mercy. Next in series > > See all of the books in this series

Wannabe singer/songwriter Bailey Green arrives in Key West, Florida, to live in the guest cottage of her benefactor, Francine Shipton--only to find that Francine has been murdered. Suspects include Francine's son, Zack, heir to the Eden Palms estate; her near neighbors, angered by Francine's plans to donate Eden Palms as a safe house for the homeless; and yardman Mitch Mitchell, Bailey's brother, who is living there under the Federal Witness Protection Program. When Zack asks Bailey to help find the killer, she reluctantly agrees.

Set against the steamy backdrop of Tarpon Cove's sun-kissed, tropical waters, sexy sleuths and best friends Madison and Fab are at it again dealing with the occasional dead body. Hidden just below the surface of the small town lies an underworld, one steeped in deceit, corruption, and deadly secrets. It's only a matter of time before Madison and Fab find themselves on a collision course with the police, who consider them likely suspects in a murder. Ride along on their adventures when the duo realizes that a family member is missing and pull themselves away from all jobs to track him down. Theories: walked away, freak accident, kidnapped? If so, then why no ransom demand?Hurricane in Paradise is book ten in the thrilling and humorous provocative Paradise series, which finds the two waist-deep in mystery and romance. It is a smart, adventurous read that delivers heart-thumping, non-stop action. Join Madison and Fab as they solve the most twisted of cases, through unconventional - and highly entertaining - measures... sometimes in flip-flops.