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Edna Buchanan

    Edna Buchanan distinguished herself as a crime reporter, earning a Pulitzer Prize for her work at the Miami Herald and becoming one of the nation's most renowned crime journalists. During her career, she covered Miami's rise as a hub of international drug trade. Buchanan now crafts compelling mystery novels, drawing on her firsthand experiences to create authentic narratives. Her stories are known for their gritty realism and insightful exploration of the darker aspects of life.

    Love Kills
    You Only Die Twice
    Cold Case Squad
    Miami Es Crimen/Miami It's Murder
    The Corpse Had a Familiar Face. Covering Miami, America's Hottest Beat
    Shadows
    • 2020

      Shadows

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The Cold Case Squad of the Miami Police Department delves into a 45-year-old murder mystery, uncovering chilling evidence that suggests the killer remains at large. As the detectives piece together the past, they face unexpected twists that reveal the case is more relevant than ever. This gripping narrative, penned by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, combines suspense with the intricacies of long-buried secrets, highlighting the relentless pursuit of justice.

      Shadows
    • 2014

      Cold Case Squad

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Drawing from her experiences as a Miami crime reporter, the author crafts a gripping and suspenseful narrative that delves into the darker side of urban life. The novel is infused with the gritty realism of crime, showcasing the intense and often chilling scenarios faced by those involved in the justice system. Buchanan’s firsthand knowledge enhances the authenticity of the story, making it a compelling exploration of crime and its impact on both victims and the community.

      Cold Case Squad
    • 2012

      A Dark and Lonely Place

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The narrative unfolds a gripping saga of star-crossed lovers, exploring their enduring connection across different generations. Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Buchanan weaves a tale rich in emotion and complexity, delving into themes of love, fate, and the challenges faced by the couple throughout time. This long-cherished project showcases Buchanan's storytelling prowess, inviting readers to experience the depth of passion and the trials that define their relationship.

      A Dark and Lonely Place
    • 2009

      A re-release of a classic work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Cold Case Squad details events from her eighteen years of writing for The Miami Herald, from a father who murdered his comatose toddler to a Haitian who was knitted to death in a Hialeah factory. Reprint.

      The Corpse Had a Familiar Face. Covering Miami, America's Hottest Beat
    • 2008

      Love Kills

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.6(32)Add rating

      The recently discovered remains of a controversial kidnapper and a groom with the habit of losing his brides puts reporter Britt Montero on a collision course with danger and her one-time rival in love, Lieutenant K.C. Riley.

      Love Kills
    • 2002

      You Only Die Twice

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.8(611)Add rating

      A shocking murder mystery unfolds as the body of socialite Kaithlin Jordan is discovered in Miami Beach, despite her husband's conviction for her murder a decade earlier. Reporter Britt Montero, eager to uncover the truth, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and dangerous revelations. Each answer she uncovers raises more questions, putting her life at risk as she navigates hidden passions and explosive truths that threaten to consume her.

      You Only Die Twice
    • 2001

      Contents Under Pressure

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(834)Add rating

      Britt Montero is an ace crime reporter who sleeps with a police scanner by her bedside -- and who can't keep off a hot story, even if the book has already been closed. Miami is her turf, with it's sweltering nights and seething passions that can erupt without warning into mind-numbing violence. Now a black ex-football star and beloved local hero is dead after an alleged high-speed police chase -- and Britt's city explodes around her. The facts are hidden somewhere among the deadly lies, official cover-ups, and the vigilante crimes of rogue night shift cops. And Britt's determined to pursue the truth through the smoking tropical wreckage -- even as it leads her perilously close to unexpected revelations of conspiracy and corruption that could burn her to the bone.

      Contents Under Pressure
    • 1995

      After taking brash young reporter, Trish Ainsley, under her wing, journalist-sleuth Britt Montero discovers that her prote+a7ge+a7 may be creating the sensational stories that she has been covering, a situation that becomes further complicated when Trish turns up murdered.

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