Key West Mysteries Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Key West Mysteries books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Florida Straits
Buy on Amazon1992
Scavenger Reef
Buy on Amazon1994
Sunburn
Buy on Amazon1995
Tropical Depression
Buy on Amazon1996
Virgin Heat
Buy on Amazon1997
Mangrove Squeeze
Buy on Amazon1998
Welcome to Paradise
Buy on Amazon1999
The Naked Detective
Buy on Amazon2000
Shot on Location
Buy on Amazon2013
Chickens
Buy on Amazon2014
Tropical Swap
Buy on Amazon2014
Key West Luck
Buy on Amazon2015
One Strange Date
Buy on Amazon2017
One Big Joke
Buy on Amazon2017
Nacho Unleashed
Buy on Amazon2019
The Paradise Gig
Buy on Amazon2020
Key West Normal
Buy on Amazon2021
Relative Humidity
Buy on Amazon2023
Sunset Bluff
Buy on Amazon2024
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Key West Mysteries series is publication order: 1. Florida Straits (1992), 2. Scavenger Reef (1994), 3. Sunburn (1995), 4. Tropical Depression (1996), 5. Virgin Heat (1997), and 14 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Key West Mysteries series by Laurence Shames contains 19 books. The series began in 1992 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Key West Mysteries series is written by Laurence Shames. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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