Part of Doc Ford, book 8
First published 2002
Doc Ford receives an urgent call that pulls him into the treacherous waters of Shark River in the Florida Everglades. The marine biologist turned reluctant investigator must navigate both the physical dangers of the remote waterway and the human threats that lurk in its shadows. Ford's scientific expertise becomes crucial as he uncovers connections between environmental destruction and criminal activity. The case forces him to confront enemies who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. As Ford delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that the greatest predators in Shark River may not be the ones with fins. The investigation tests his survival skills and challenges his understanding of the delicate ecosystem he has spent his career studying. Ford must rely on his knowledge of marine biology and his hard-earned street wisdom to survive in a place where the line between civilization and wilderness disappears.
Genres: adventure, suspense, mystery, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, enemies-to-allies, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Florida Everglades, Shark River
320 pages · Mass Market Paperback · G.P. Putnam's Sons