Part of Krewe of Hunters, book 16
First published 2015
FBI agent Brett Cody faces an impossible case in Miami. Maria Gomez lies murdered, seemingly killed by her husband Miguel. The problem is Miguel died months ago, gunned down by a crime boss. Brett had been protecting the couple and feels responsible for failing them. Meanwhile, marine researcher Lara Mayhew starts her dream job at a dolphin facility. Her excitement ends when a dolphin surfaces carrying a severed human hand. More body parts emerge from the water. Brett discovers the dismembered remains belong to Miguel Gomez. Local media spreads wild stories about zombie attacks. The FBI calls in the Krewe of Hunters, their elite paranormal investigation unit. Brett and Lara join forces with the Krewe to solve the mystery. An aging crime boss with failing memory holds crucial information, but his motives remain unclear. Brett and Lara must navigate Miami's dangerous underworld to find answers. They face threats from multiple directions as they work to uncover the truth behind these seemingly impossible murders.
Genres: mystery, crime, thriller, action, paranormal
Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, impossible-case
Setting: Miami, Florida
Period: Contemporary
400 pages · ebook · MIRA
Content warnings: murder, violence