
Elaine’s Florida Beach series introduces Norah McCarthy, granddaughter of an eccentric Florodora showgirl, and owner of the Florodora apartments in mythical Peerless Point, Florida Each Florodora resident is a genuine Florida Man or a Florida Woman. Enjoy these sun-splashed beach books, perfect for fans of Carl Hiaasen.
Sex and Death on the Beach (Book 1)
When the body of adult film star Sammie Lant is found buried next to the courtyard pool at the Florodora, Norah McCarthy becomes the police’s prime suspect.
Norah was seen arguing with Sammie six months ago, the last day Sammie was seen alive – and the day the mattress actress gained notoriety for a shocking stunt with a college football player.
Events at the Florodora take a darker turn when more remains are unearthed – ones with a 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 Norah thinks?

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Beach Blonde Betrayal (Book 2)
“Beach Blonde Betrayal,” the second book in Elaine’s Florida Beach mysteries, features Norah McCarthy, owner of the Florodora apartments in south Florida. Norah sees local resident Gil Shecker save an heiress’s cat from an alligator attack. Then one of Norah’s residents finds a body on the beach. Is a serial killer strangling young women? When the heroic Gil is murdered on Norah’s doorstep, she investigates his death. “Beach Blonde Betrayal” is a novel of love, friendship and revenge.

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