Chelsea Writer Jim Utsler Book Signing Set for Nov. 10

Local Chelsea author Jim Utsler will be selling and signing copies of his new novel "Pura Vida" on Nov. 10 at The Chelsea Grille from 5-7 p.m.

Please come down and support not only your local businesses, but also your local artists and authors.

Detroit homicide detective Jacob Miller has been accused of many things, but being smart isn’t one of them. The murder of drug-dealer Willy is proof enough of that, but not covering it up is even worse. So why would he think that stealing a fellow inmate’s hidden fortune is any smarter, especially when an ex-mafia family head is after the same thing?

But even the stupidest people have occasional flashes of brilliance, and Jacob is no exception. After being released from prison and moving to sunny Costa Rica, he solves an international murder mystery involving the usual suspects: love, lust and loot. Despite that mildly brainiac feather in his cap, he still has to deal with the beef between him, his fellow inmate and the mob boss…and the violent fallout that ensues.

"Pura Vida" is a globetrotting story of murder, mystery, suspense and revenge—and a great way to get your mind off a five-hour airport delay.