Can you recommend some best Florida mystery novels?

Sure. One popular Florida mystery novel is 'The Neon Rain' by James Lee Burke. It's set in New Orleans which is close to Florida and has that southern mystery charm.

Carl Hiaasen is well - known for his Florida - based mystery novels. 'Tourist Season' is a classic. It's full of his signature humor and wacky characters while still having a solid mystery at its core. There are kidnappings, environmental issues, and a bunch of misfits all mixed up in this wild Florida tale.

One well - known Florida sailing mystery novel is 'A Death in the Floating City' by T. A. Williams. It combines the charm of Florida's coastal areas with a mysterious death to keep readers engaged.

One of the best Florida mystery novels is 'Skinny Dip' by Carl Hiaasen. It's full of his signature wacky characters and environmental themes set in the Florida backdrop.

Sure. 'The Dogs of Babel' by Carolyn Parkhurst is a great South Florida novel. It's a very emotional and thought - provoking story. Another one is 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean which gives an interesting look at the world of orchids in South Florida.

One popular Florida mystery fiction is 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley. It's set in Los Angeles but has that same gritty, mystery - filled atmosphere that Florida - based mysteries can have. Another is 'Skinny Dip' by Carl Hiaasen. His works often feature the unique and sometimes wacky Florida landscape and characters, full of mystery and intrigue.

Sure. 'Skinny Dip' by Carl Hiaasen is a great one. It's full of humor and interesting characters while dealing with crime in Florida. Another is 'Darkly Dreaming Dexter' by Jeff Lindsay which has a unique take on crime and justice. Also, 'The Neon Rain' by James Lee Burke is really good as it sets a great mood for a crime story in Florida.

Sure. 'Cross Creek' by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is a wonderful Florida novel. It's based on her own experiences living in rural Florida. It gives insights into the local community, the nature, and the simple yet profound way of life there.

Sure. 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, though not strictly only about Florida, has elements related to the South which includes Florida in its broader context. It gives great insights into the social and racial issues of the time in that region.

One of the well - known Florida historical novels is 'Cross Creek' by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. It offers a vivid portrayal of rural Florida life in the early 20th century.