Part of Doc Ford, book 11
First published 2005
Marine biologist Doc Ford returns to his small Florida community to find his past catching up with him in dangerous ways. Someone wants him dead, and the threats are escalating beyond mere intimidation. Ford must navigate the treacherous waters of old grudges and new vendettas while protecting the people he cares about. His scientific mind and survival skills become essential tools as he uncovers who is behind the attacks and why they want him eliminated. The investigation pulls him deeper into a web of violence that threatens to destroy everything he has built in his adopted home. Ford discovers that some enemies never forget and that his previous actions have consequences he never anticipated. As the danger intensifies, he must decide how far he will go to protect his community and whether his past sins can ever truly be forgiven.
Genres: adventure, mystery, contemporary, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Florida, Tampa
416 pages · G.P. Putnam's Sons