A tangle of deaths, deception and danger lurks beneath the sunny surface of Key West in this gripping mystery.
In Octopus Alibi, the fourth novel in the Alex Rutledge series, Tom Corcoran delivers a riveting tale of suspense set against the vibrant backdrop of the Florida Keys. Freelance photographer Alex Rutledge finds himself embroiled in a web of secrets and lies when a long-missing woman is suspected of murder, a beloved mentor dies, and the popular mayor of Key West commits suicide, all on the same April day.
As Rutledge assists the police and sorts through the estate of his late friend Naomi Douglas, he suspects foul play despite the authorities' reluctance. Complicating matters, Rutledge's new housemate Teresa is distracted by the arrival of her morally dubious college friend Whitney Randolph, who seems to have more alibis than an octopus has tentacles.
With friends acting suspiciously and officials proving untrustworthy, Rutledge must unravel clues from past and present to connect the deaths and uncover the truth, even as threats of violence lead to a perilous confrontation. Filled with quirky characters and keen insights into island life, Octopus Alibi is Corcoran's most unforgettable Key West mystery yet, an enthralling page-turner that will keep readers guessing until the end.