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FLORIDA KILLS: A Novel
Retirement was supposed to be easy. Then the alligators got high on cocaine.
Detective Pete Landry thought he'd seen it all. As a burned-out cop and barstool regular in the sleepy town of Goodland, Florida, he was ready to coast into a quiet retirement. But when a notorious NYC mob boss and his trophy wife roll into town, Pete's laid-back life spirals into chaos.
Add a slippery attorney, a sultry herpetologist, and three bumbling mobsters to the mix, and you've got a recipe for disaster—or pure hilarity. Mysterious "Florida" deaths start piling up, and Pete finds himself knee-deep in a whirlwind of coked-up alligators, Cuban drug runners, classic cars, and a nymphomaniac with a penchant for trouble. From lethal coconuts to a junkyard tragedy involving a Honda Civic, the madness escalates.
In a state where the bizarre is just another day, Pete and his motley crew of quirky companions must navigate a maelstrom that could only occur in the feral heart of Florida.
Will Pete solve the case before retirement catches up with him—or will Florida kill him first?
Dive into FLORIDA KILLS, a riotous crime fiction caper by Ann Kenna that will leave you laughing out loud and craving more.
Grab your copy now and join the wild ride!
Detective Pete Landry thought he'd seen it all. As a burned-out cop and barstool regular in the sleepy town of Goodland, Florida, he was ready to coast into a quiet retirement. But when a notorious NYC mob boss and his trophy wife roll into town, Pete's laid-back life spirals into chaos.
Add a slippery attorney, a sultry herpetologist, and three bumbling mobsters to the mix, and you've got a recipe for disaster—or pure hilarity. Mysterious "Florida" deaths start piling up, and Pete finds himself knee-deep in a whirlwind of coked-up alligators, Cuban drug runners, classic cars, and a nymphomaniac with a penchant for trouble. From lethal coconuts to a junkyard tragedy involving a Honda Civic, the madness escalates.
In a state where the bizarre is just another day, Pete and his motley crew of quirky companions must navigate a maelstrom that could only occur in the feral heart of Florida.
Will Pete solve the case before retirement catches up with him—or will Florida kill him first?
Dive into FLORIDA KILLS, a riotous crime fiction caper by Ann Kenna that will leave you laughing out loud and craving more.
Grab your copy now and join the wild ride!
467 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2024
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April 8, 2025
I love the story and personalities of all the characters. The dialogue was best part! This was a very enjoyable read…I want to see the Everglades now.
March 26, 2025
Excellent book. Such a great story, one of life (and death) in Southwest Florida. Great storyline, great finish. Hoping Ann Kenna will continue writing books as good as this one. Venice FL
January 3, 2025
a peek at old Florida
An entertaining book with great descriptions of the senior culture in an aging condo in s/w Florida, twist and turns with surprises in the plot and believable characters. An enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next book.
An entertaining book with great descriptions of the senior culture in an aging condo in s/w Florida, twist and turns with surprises in the plot and believable characters. An enjoyable read. Looking forward to the next book.
January 15, 2026
Better than I could have hoped for
A local writer, previously unknown to me. What a pleasant surprise. The characters spoke to me and I visualized them as the sharp humor of the writing made me smile. Great read, gonna try another by her very soon.
A local writer, previously unknown to me. What a pleasant surprise. The characters spoke to me and I visualized them as the sharp humor of the writing made me smile. Great read, gonna try another by her very soon.
August 4, 2025
FLORIDA KILLS is a wildly entertaining, laugh-out-loud romp through the Sunshine State’s strangest corners equal parts chaos, crime, and pure comedic gold!
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