Crime Novels to take to the Beach
Looking for the perfect beach read? Dive into our curated list of crime novels guaranteed to keep you turning pages under the sun. Featuring thrilling picks like Carl Hiaasen's *Skinny Dip*, these gripping beach books blend mystery, suspense, and twists perfect for your summer escape.
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Skinny Dip
by Carl Hiaasen
Marine biologist Chaz Perrone can't tell a sea horse from a sawhorse. And when he throws his beautiful wife, Joey, off a cruise liner, he really should know better. An expert swimmer, Joey makes her way to a floating bale of Jamaican pot-and then to an island inhabited by an ex-cop named Mick Stranahan, whose ex-wives include five waitresses and a TV producer. Now Joey wants to get revenge on Chaz and Mick's happy to help her.But in swampy South Florida, separating lies from truths and stupidity from brilliance isn't easy. Especially when you're after a guy like Chaz-who's bad at murder, great at fraud, and just terrible at getting caught...