Part of Doc Ford, book 4
First published 1997
Doc Ford works as a marine biologist in Florida waters, but his past as a government agent never stays buried for long. A local fishing dispute begins to spiral beyond anyone's control. What starts as competing claims over fishing rights becomes something far more dangerous. The conflict draws in players from across the ocean, turning Florida's coastal waters into a battleground. Ford finds himself pulled into the escalating violence whether he wants to be or not. His scientific work becomes secondary as the dispute transforms into an all-out war. The former agent must navigate treacherous currents both literal and figurative. Lives hang in the balance as the stakes climb higher than anyone anticipated. Ford discovers that some conflicts cannot be solved with research or reason alone.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Florida
352 pages · Mass Market Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons