Midnight Miami by S. M. Chase (Official Book Page)
Midnight Miami by S. M. Chase
Release Date: May 12, 2026
The Thursday Murder Club meets Dungeon Crawler Carl and Jack Reacher—with a supernatural twist in neon-soaked 1980s Miami.
Midnight Miami is a supernatural detective novel by S. M. Chase set in neon-lit South Florida during the turbulent summer of 1981.
Book Summary
Grits McCoy, a retired NASCAR driver, and Gravy Watkins, a former NFL superstar, are best friends and Miami’s go-to celebrity detectives.
By day, they run the Stone Detective Agency with their partner Eleanor Stone.
By night, they hunt creatures most people don’t believe exist.
In the summer of 1981, a series of brutal murders point to Miami’s hottest nightclub—Midnight Miami—and an impossible suspect: a werewolf. With a full moon approaching, Grits and Gravy plunge into a world of nightclubs, mafia bosses, cocaine cowboys, and monsters hiding in plain sight—and uncover an ancient prophecy tied to the killings, one that threatens not just Miami, but the fate of the world itself.
As the full moon rises, Grits and Gravy must confront a killer whose motives are as mysterious as the powers they wield, in a climactic showdown at the Midnight Miami—just in time to grab a cheeseburger before the drive-thru closes.
Packed with ’80s action-movie energy, classic monsters, and real Miami locations, Midnight Miami delivers high-stakes mystery with offbeat humor.
Setting: 1981 Miami
Midnight Miami is grounded in real historical detail from 1981 Miami:
South Beach nightlife
Cocaine cowboy era crime
Political and economic tension
Iconic coastal settings
The novel blends authentic Miami history with supernatural horror and mythological themes.
Main Characters
Grits McCoy – Former NASCAR driver turned private investigator.
Gravy Watkins – Ex-NFL superstar with a complicated past.
Eleanor Stone – Strategic mind behind the Stone Detective Agency.
Together, they confront threats most people don’t believe exist.
Genre & Keywords
Supernatural detective novel
1980s Miami thriller
Werewolf mystery
Urban fantasy crime fiction
Paranormal investigators
Action comedy fantasy
Series Information
Midnight Miami is Book One in the Grits & Gravy Mysteries series by S. M. Chase.
Stay Updated
Subscribe for release updates, behind-the-scenes essays on 1981 Miami, crime fiction influences, and future Stone Detective Agency installments.