You Only Die Twice by Edna Buchanan

Miami crime reporter Britt Montero returns in You Only Die Twice, a fast-paced mystery from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Edna Buchanan.
 
When the body of a woman is discovered in the Florida wilderness, the investigation takes an unexpected turn: the victim had apparently already been declared dead years earlier. Britt begins digging into the woman’s past, uncovering a tangled story of identity, money, secrets, and murder.
 
Drawing on Buchanan’s years covering crime in Miami, You Only Die Twice combines investigative journalism, police procedural detail, and the distinctive atmosphere of South Florida in a mystery built around a wonderfully strange question—how can someone die twice?
 
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
A clever mystery centered on an unusual identity puzzle
Features crime reporter Britt Montero as the investigator
Strong South Florida and Miami atmosphere
Written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning former crime reporter
Blends investigative journalism with police procedural and thriller elements
🎯 Perfect For
Mystery and crime fiction readers
Fans of female-led investigative series
Readers who enjoy journalist protagonists
Police procedural fans
Readers who like Florida-set crime stories