Beach Reads by Naples’ Own

Crime, suspense, romance, and the supernatural are all explored in these novels by some of Naples’ best authors.

By Meryl D’Sa-Wilson

"Going Rogue" by Janet Evanovich Best known for her Stephanie Plum series, Janet Evanovich — who spends part of the year at her home in Naples — brings you a wide variety of mysteries, suspense, and romance. Her latest release, Going Rogue, is full of surprises, humor, and love. Often described as cozy mysteries, these books will leave you wanting more. Dig into any of Janet’s successful series if you are ready to dive into a new story.

"The Nix" by Nathan Hill The Nix, by Gulf Coast University’s English professor Nathan Hill, is a wonderful piece of historical fiction with a satirical twist. Take a trip with Samuel Andresen-Anderson from the rural Midwest of the 1960s to the 1968 Chicago Democratic National Convention and finally to New York City during the Great Recession. It all leads to Norway, home of the mysterious Nix that his mother told him about as a child. What does he discover? Find out in The Nix!

"Night Shift" by Robin Cook Famous medical thriller novelist Robin Cook splits his time between homes in Naples and New Hampshire. And in December, he’ll add another novel to his list of successful titles. If you’re looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat or want to dip your toes into clinical suspense, give Night Shift a shot!

"Until I Die Again" by Tina Wainscott Naples-born writer Tina Wainscott has published more than 17 contemporary romance, suspense, and paranormal novels. Wainscott’s philosophy is, “A happy ending is a must, but the road to it is full of ravines and shaky bridges.” And that’s what you’ll get in one of her latest, Until I Die Again, a story full of adventure, action, romance, and the pursuit of the truth.

"Bogart: In Search of My Father" by Stephen Humphrey Bogart Naples resident and son of actors Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart, Stephen Humphrey Bogart has authored a few titles on his father and his films. In Bogart: In Search of My Father, he aims to make sense of losing his father at a young age and includes anecdotes from Frank Sinatra; Audrey Hepburn; his stepfather, Jason Robards; and more. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of what made Humphrey Bogart come to life in this insightful biography.