Announcing Crimson Sand: a sun-bleached, nerve-prickling thriller set on Florida’s edge
When a young woman is found half-buried in the dunes, veteran Detective Robert Roan and newly transferred Daniel Evans hunt a beachside killer through sun-struck South Florida—where secrets cut deep and paradise runs red.
What it’s about
When a young woman is discovered in the dunes near the pier, the case rattles the beachside community and pulls veteran Detective Robert Roan and newcomer Evans into a hunt that runs from neon-lit bars to wind-scraped sea oats. The crime scene is raw and unforgettable; the investigation begins under floodlights and shifting sand, with Perez’s precision and Evans’s doggedness setting the tone for a relentless procedural that refuses to blink.
Why you’ll love it
Relentless momentum with real heart. The book races, but it also stops for the human moments that make the stakes hurt—like Evans at his kitchen table helping his son with fractions before the news cuts to a press conference and the case hits home all over again.
A living, breathing setting. From the Casino Building’s coral arches to the hiss of foam dragging back across packed sand, South Florida isn’t just a backdrop—it’s an accomplice.
Characters that cut through the glare. Roan’s stone-faced command at the podium, Perez’s tight-coiled focus, Evans’s steady empathy—you feel the team forming in real time, with frictions and loyalties that will reward series readers.
The vibe
Crimson Sand delivers high-definition noir in the sun: strobe-lit crime scenes, salt-wet wind through sea oats, jukebox sing-alongs leaking from a neighborhood bar while, just beyond the glow, a terrible secret waits in the sand. It’s the rare thriller that’s both cinematic and intimate—equal parts pulse and poignancy.
Perfect for readers who enjoy
Taut police procedurals with evocative locales
Character-driven series that balance investigation with life at home
Sun-drenched noir where paradise has a shadow
A quick peek inside
The opening chapters juxtapose the beach’s late-night buzz with the shock of discovery—music and laughter fading as the dunes swallow the light—and set the procedural in motion with economical, propulsive detail.
About the author
Crimson Sand is by Chris Binnix—an author who brings an eye for tactile detail, a feel for place, and a gift for character to a debut that reads like a seasoned pro.
Buy Crimson Sand today—and step into a Florida night where the heat never really breaks and every wave seems to bring another clue to shore. Click here.
