"Can't-put-'em-down stories by Key West's best mystery writers," observes legendary adventurer Reef Perkins.

Murder In Key West by Michael Haskins. Another adventure by freelance journalist Mad Mick Murphy. His day takes a turn for the worse when he discovers the body of an old newspaper crony - as cold as granite from a Quincy quarry and almost as hard.

A Lucky Man by Jonathan Woods. A gonzo tale of a man, a dead body and a mysterious palm reader.

The Itinerary by Roberta Isleib (writing as Lucy Burdette). Detective Jack Meigs visits the island only to encounter a puzzling missing person case.

Four Fingers and the Dead Drag Queen by Shirrel Rhoades. Retired homicide detective Wharton "Four Fingers" Dalessandro solves crimes on the spot so he can go fishing. Here, he's dealing with a dead drag queen known as Gilded Glinda.

Saving Gloria by Jessica Argyle. When Raymond married Gloria he'd hoped to save her ... but with her around could he save his own life?

Block by Mike Dennis. What happens when a bestselling author meets her fictional character, a murderer who doesn't want to follow the script.

Ivory Tower by Hal Howland. Jacquard had just finished the orchestra rehearsal when someone discovers the dead body of the music school's unpopular dean.

Loose Cannons by Tom Corcoran. Delivering a boat is no pleasure cruise when you don't trust the owner or his hand-picked crew.