Death Benefits

by Matt Lincoln

When body parts start turning up in storm drains, MBLIS agents Ethan Marston and Robbie Holm think they're dealing with Florida's legendary "sewer gators." But their investigation into what appears to be animal attacks quickly spirals into something much darker, an underground fighting ring where alligators aren't just the entertainment, they're the cleanup crew. With the help of Pete, a conspiracy-theorist-turned-informant who's been living in Miami's tunnel system, they'll have to navigate a criminal network that makes organized crime look simple.

Meanwhile, new partners Markus Baker and April Bishop are investigating what seems like a routine statistical anomaly at Miami General Hospital. A few extra deaths here and there, nothing that can't be explained by normal medical complications, right? Wrong. What they uncover is a pair of serial killers who've been systematically murdering patients while hiding behind medical authority and genuine delusions about "mercy care."

And when agents Birn and Muñoz get assigned to investigate stolen lawn flamingos (yes, really), they discover an international art smuggling operation that's been using museum credentials to traffic everything from vintage Elvis memorabilia to priceless artifacts hidden inside taxidermy emus.

From underground arenas filled with deadly reptiles to hospital rooms where trust becomes a weapon, from swap meets trafficking in stolen Americana to midnight raids involving glitter grenades and lava lamp combat, MBLIS agents are about to learn that in Miami, even the strangest cases can turn deadly.

Because when federal agents start naming plastic flamingos "Justice" and underground informants become the most reliable witnesses, you know you're in for one hell of a ride.

380 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2025

About the author

Matt Lincoln has lived his entire life on the coast and he wouldn't have it any other way. A lifelong fan of Travis McGee, Magnum PI, and just about anyone who knows their way around a boat and a good cigar, Matt now lives where the sand meets the surf with his beautiful wife, a son who reminds him way too much of himself at that age, and an Irish Setter who he can never seem to tire out. Life is good.

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Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of THE BEST

Its been awhile since I've read one of these books but I'm so glad I read this one. It has some dry humor, which I love, lots of action and covers so many interesting subjects..especially the medical ones as I'm a retired paramedic.. But exotic animal fights got my blood boiling as I'm a lover of all animals. Plastic flamingos reminded me of my favorite cousin who in her weirdness had them on her lawn in NJ..mostly to annoy the neighbor next door. I miss her as she died from....cancer.

Its all here folks..I highly recommend this book !

[Judi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Series excellence

I have read 59 of these books and always look forward to the next one.
What Matt does extremely well is finish the story completely. Even with the cliff hanger at the end. His stories are complex and he wraps up evey detail, a real talented storyteller. Kudos to you

[Ola Atkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Triple teams working

This book had three teams working three different cases at the same time, but it all comes together in the end. Looking forward to the next adventure.

[Hellen Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great it was a good read

Always a good story it was fun to read I liked that it had more than one story and told what all the agents were doing. Five stars