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Key West Mysteries

by Laurence Shames

19 books Started 1992 Latest 2024
Publication Reading Order

The Key West Mysteries is a Mystery series by Laurence Shames, made up of 19 books published between 1992 and 2024. It begins with Florida Straits (1992), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Sunset Bluff (2024), spanning 32 years of storytelling.

19books
32years active
4decades
~1.8yrs between books
2024latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 Florida Straits 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Scavenger Reef 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Sunburn 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Tropical Depression 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Virgin Heat 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Mangrove Squeeze 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Welcome to Paradise 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
8 The Naked Detective 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
9 Shot on Location 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Chickens (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Tropical Swap 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Key West Luck 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 One Strange Date 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 One Big Joke 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Nacho Unleashed 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2020s
16 The Paradise Gig 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Key West Normal 2021 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Relative Humidity 2023 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Sunset BluffLatest 2024 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Key West Mysteries series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Key West Mysteries series?

Start with Florida Straits (1992), the first book in the Key West Mysteries series by Laurence Shames. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Key West Mysteries series?

There are 19 books in the Key West Mysteries series by Laurence Shames, published between 1992 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Key West Mysteries series?

The first book in the Key West Mysteries series is Florida Straits, published in 1992 by Laurence Shames.

What is the latest book in the Key West Mysteries series?

The most recent book in the Key West Mysteries series is Sunset Bluff (2024) by Laurence Shames.

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About Laurence Shames

Laurence Shames (born 1951) is an American writer.

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