The phrase “dead-end job” is about to take on a whole new meaning. Best friends James Lessor and Skip Moore may have the right stuff to start a business, but chasing the American dream will leave them running for their lives in this witty, gritty mystery about big dreams, big ideas – and big trouble. 

“Vivid characters, a crackerjack prose style and a sharply limned Florida setting make Stuff to Die For the buddy caper read of the year.  And send up a prayer to the book gods that this is the first of a series?we need more of the wisecracking Moore.” -- –Claudia Bishop, award-winning author of The Casebooks of Dr. McKenzie



“We just love Floridian crime tales, and Stuff to Die For, by Don Bruns, is a perfect example of why.  Witty, gritty and filled with brilliantly realized characters, the book is a pure delight.  Let’s hope the rumors are true and Stuff To Die For heralds the start of a new series.” -- Jeffrey Deaver, author of The Sleeping Doll



“Hold on to the safety bar as Don Bruns takes you on one hurricane of an adventure through a Miami the tourists never see.  Picture twenty-something Hardy Boys in the maelstrom of international intrigue and it's the Stuff To Die For.  Suspense, humor, and vibrant characters in a story to die for, Stuff is the real double-dealing deal.  A tornado of a tale!” -- Edgar award winner Rupert Holmes

Don Bruns is the author of three mysteries featuring rock and roll journalist Mick Sever –  Jamaica Blue, Barbados Heat and South Beach Shakedown.  South Beach Shakedown  was named best novel in the mystery/suspense thriller category of the “Best Books 2006” awards. Bruns has also authored several short stories and served as editor of the anthology, A Merry Band of Murderers, which reached #5 on the Independent Mystery Bestsellers List in 2006. He is also a frequent contributor to The Little Blog of Murder. A former road musician who traveled and performed throughout the US with major entertainment acts, Don Bruns recently released a CD of original songs called Last Flight Out, and performed two original songs at the 2004 Edgar Awards ceremonies. Don Bruns divides his time between Ohio and South Florida. He regularly travels to the Caribbean.