The lighthouse has a secret A young ambitious reporter is sent to Chatham on Cape Cod to follow up on the body of a woman found floating near an abandoned lighthouse. The reporter’s editors encourage her to dig into Chatham’s quirky residents and ghost stories. To get a flavor of old Cape Cod and its maritime legends, she makes a nighttime visit to Monomoy Point Lighthouse with a young charter boat captain. In the process she stumbles tragically into a dark mystery that forces her to question her sanity and the truth buried in a legend.

An empty, blood-stained boat found floating off Cape Cod sends a reporter back to a place that’s been both romantic —- deadly. Stacie Davis never thought she'd be back in Cape Cod, let alone covering another story. But when an expensive powerboat is discovered abandoned and covered in blood, her editor at the Boston newspaper sends her back to the place where she once found herself in harm's way. As she delves into the investigation, Stacie reunites with Carl Lane, a charming charter boat captain with whom she had a brief and intense romance. But their careers and distance tore them apart, and Stacie is unsure how she'll react to seeing him again. As Stacie digs deeper into the story, she uncovers a simmering tension between the town's new affluent residents and the local fishing community. And when she begins to suspect that the abandoned boat is linked to a larger conspiracy, she becomes a target for those who want to keep their secrets hidden. Caught between her instincts and the danger lurking below the surface, Stacie must unravel the truth before it's too late. But on Cape Cod, where the ocean and the town hold their own secrets, will she be able to uncover the truth before it consumes her? For fans of suspense and romance, Dead In The Water is a thrilling read that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. If you enjoyed "The Perfect Couple" by Elin Hilderbrand, you'll love this book. "...Chatham, like the ocean, keeps its secrets"— Kirkus Reviews

Stacie Davis is about to marry the man of her dreams, but on the night of the rehearsal dinner, a dark secret unravels everything she holds dear. Get ready to be swept away by a tidal wave of deception in this gripping psychological thriller set on the shores of Cape Cod. With the stunning backdrop of the ocean, Stacie must confront the truth and face the consequences that come with it. Will she be able to survive the brewing storm? Readers will be on the edge of their seats until the very end. If you enjoyed books like Local Woman Missing or Those Empty Eyes, then you won't want to miss this thrilling tale of love, betrayal, and deception. "A mystery and character study that satisfies and surprises right to the final page" — Kirkus Reviews