Murder on Sex Island

“Once again the incomparable (and unhinged) Jo Firestone proves that she is damn funny.”—Ziwe“Bless Jo Firestone’s quiet, mad genius… . Hilarious and completely brilliant, [a] bloodstained love-letter to reality-dating television.”—Vulture“A humorous whodunit.”—US Weekly“A delicious debut mystery … Both as sharp social satire on the illusions of so-called ‘reality TV’ and as a wickedly funny bit of entertainment on its own, Firestone’s novel is quick, smart, and silly and a great, if temporary, escape from actual reality.”—The Boston Globe“Firestone writes comedy for TV [and] it’s hilariously obvious here. Wear protection while reading (sunscreen, I mean).”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune“A deliciously clever murder mystery drenched in scandal, satire, and sheer fun. Murder on Sex Island is an absolute riot from start to finish. I loved it!”—Joanna Wallace, author of You’d Look Better as a Ghost“The perfect combination of three incredibly addictive ingredients: murder, reality television, and Jo Firestone’s brilliant comedic mind. Murder on Sex Island is a fun, fast-paced mystery that’s also jam-packed with hard jokes. I laughed out loud so many times reading it. Jo is a genius and my hero—there is truly nothing she cannot do.”—Taylor Tomlinson“Comedian Firestone’s debut is hilariously absurd and over the top, showcasing Sex Island as a nightmare fantasy world … Luella is a fantastic and funny narrator whose can-do attitude frequently places her in bizarre and dangerous situations. With a long list of suntanned suspects, the true identity of the killer remains a mystery right up until Luella puts the pieces together. This silly and surreal cozy mystery is truly unlike anything else.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“A hilarious cozy … Firestone scores major points with her outrageous premise, laugh-out-loud one-liners, and fast-paced plot. It’s a tropical blast of sun, sex, and sleuthing.”—Publishers Weekly“A clever, broadly funny mystery … Fast-paced fun that will appeal to fans of Elle Cosimano’s Finlay Donovan and Jesse Q. Sutanto’s Meddelin Chan.”—Library Journal, starred review

Jo Firestone is a comedian and television writer known for her work on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson, ZIWE, and Joe Pera Talks With You. Her most recent comedy special, Good Timing, received a Critics Choice nomination and is available on Peacock. She is the co-author of two card games, Punderdome: A Card Game for Pun Lovers and Fruits. Murder on Sex Island is her debut mystery.