Welcome to Midnight Miami
Coming in May 2026
Hi. I’m S. M. Chase.
Which isn’t my real name. But will look good on a book cover.
This is where I’ll be sharing updates on my debut novel, arriving this May 12, 2026, Midnight Miami — an urban fantasy supernatural mystery, and the first book in a planned series featuring Grits & Gravy.
Meet Grits McCoy, retired NASCAR driver, and Gravy Watkins, former NFL Superstar.
They’re best friends. Celebrity detectives. And by night, Miami’s go-to problem solvers for things that shouldn’t exist — vampires, undead street walkers, and the occasional Easter Bunny.
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 and an ancient prophecy in play, Grits and Gravy plunge into a world of nightclubs, mafia bosses, cocaine cowboys, and monsters hiding in plain sight.
Packed with ‘80s action-movie tropes, classic monsters, and real Miami locations, Midnight Miami blends high-stakes mystery with offbeat humor.
Subscribe for behind-the-scenes research, Miami history, classic monster mayhem, cover reveals, advance reader opportunities, and launch updates as the series comes to life in May 2026.
Thank you!
— S. M. Chase