A sexy reality TV show with a missing contestant. An undercover detective. Two cats safe at home. Murder on Sex Island is a twisty psycho-sexual thriller with equal parts humor and intrigue. Private Detective Luella van Horn's been through a lot, but this time, she might not make it out alive.
New chapters every week, narrated by the author, Jo Firestone. Need to find out who did it sooner? You can order your copy of Murder on Sex Island from Amazon or your local bookstore today.
This audio book is produced by Bari Finkel, and edited by Bari Finkel and Gabrielle Lewis.
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Jo Firestone reads the final chapters of Murder on Sex Island. Chapter 41 begins at 0:57. Chapter 42 begins at 23:19. Chapter 43 begins at 31:56. Chapter 44 begins at 36:31. The Epilogue begins at 44:36. Thank you for listening. You can now purchase the book as if it’s some kind of collectible. Like a Fabergé Egg or a troll doll.
Jo Firestone reads Chapters 35-38 of Murder on Sex Island. Chapter 35 starts at 1:05, Chapter 35A starts at 8:23, Chapter 36 starts at 11:20, Chapter 37 starts at 19:24, and Chapter 38 starts at 26:03. You can now buy the paperback wherever books are sold!
Jo Firestone reads Chapters 32-34 of Murder on Sex Island. Chapter 32 starts at 1:00, Chapter 33 starts at 11:34, and Chapter 34 starts at 20:56. You can now order a copy of the book from your local bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
Jo Firestone reads Chapters 28-31 of Murder on Sex Island. Chapter 28 starts at 1:01, Chapter 29 starts at 7:52, Chapter 30 starts at 12:12, and Chapter 31 starts at 19:28. You can now order the book from Amazon, The Mysterious Bookshop, or your local bookstore!
Jo Firestone reads Chapters 23-27 of Murder on Sex Island. Chapter 23 starts at 1:02, Chapter 24 starts at 10:32, Chapter 25 starts at 14:56, Chapter 26 starts at 19:52, and Chapter 27 starts at 24:34. You can order a physical copy of the book now from your local bookstore, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.
Jo Firestone reads Chapters 19-22 of Murder on Sex Island. Chapter 19 starts at 0:36, Chapter 20 starts at 7:18, Chapter 21 starts at 16:41, and Chapter 22 starts at 21:22. Order the book now from Amazon , Barnes and Noble , or your local bookstore!
Detective Luella, undercover on "Murder on Sex Island," faces unexpected challenges from the show's cast and crew. She agrees to fake an on-screen romance with Phil, delves into producer John's secrets, and confronts the erratic director George Stryker, whose drunken antics culminate in a dangerous encounter and Luella's mysterious collapse. The episode delves into the show's manipulative nature and Luella's past.
Following David G.'s death, producers arrange an awkward "orgy vigil," forcing Luella to navigate bizarre social dynamics and a direct confrontation from a distrustful Stephanie. Luella receives a cryptic invite to a secret cast meeting at a dive bar, where she learns more about David G.'s life and the cutthroat nature of the show. Her personal investigation intensifies as she searches for a killer, leading her to break into a trailer and discover a critical piece of evidence by re-watching old footage, confirming David G. was murdered after his last appearance.
Luella, an undercover detective, is thrust into a murder investigation when David G.'s body appears in her bathtub, sparking suspicious reactions from producer John and an emotionally volatile Stephanie. As Luella begins her own probe, she receives a cryptic threat, shares a surprising kiss with a contestant, and meticulously compiles a list of 13 potential suspects within the show's crew and cast. The mystery deepens with a delivery of anonymous roses and culminates in a bizarre "orgy vigil" planned for the deceased, all while Luella frantically searches for her missing disguise teeth.
Jo Firestone reads Chapter 1 of 'Murder on Sex Island,' introducing Marie Jones, a mousy social worker who transforms into glamorous private detective Luella Van Horn. After a disastrous case and personal upheaval, Luella is hired by reality show producers to quietly find a missing contestant on the scandalous 'Sex Island,' requiring her to go undercover as a participant, setting the stage for a unique and challenging investigation.
Undercover detective Luella Van Horn begins her mission on "Sex Island," grappling with a skimpy costume, an attractive castmate, and the highly artificial reality TV environment. She uncovers initial leads on David G.'s disappearance from a stressed producer and then a candid conversation with fellow contestant Tasha, who provides a new timeline and implicates another cast member. The episode culminates in a shocking personal discovery when Luella finds David G.'s body in her own apartment bathtub.
Comedian and author Jo Firestone discusses writing her new book, "Murder on Sex Island," during unemployment. She reveals the plot: a private detective goes undercover on a reality show to solve a disappearance. Despite initial rejections, the full-length mystery will be released as a weekly podcast, offering a curated audiobook experience with recaps and cliffhangers.
Aug 18, 2023•3 min
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