Dead Man's Wake: A Novel

Mike Bowditch and Stacey Stevens investigate a hit-and-run speedboat crash on a darkened lake, discovering two naked corpses and a severed arm. Mike suspects the deaths were not a senseless accident but a coldly calculated murder, and the hunt is on for the mysterious boater. As Mike and Stacey get closer to identifying the killer, their own lives are put on the line, leading to a confrontation designed to silence them forever.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2023
Publisher: Minotaur Books,US

On the evening of their engagement party, Maine Game Warden Investigator Mike Bowditch and Stacey Stevens find themselves witnessing a peculiar incident on a darkened lake. As they approach the scene, their spotlight reveals a gruesome sight: a severed arm buried beneath the surface. As the day breaks, the warden dive team uncovers not one, but two naked corpses: the dismembered man and the married woman with whom he was having an affair. Mike begins to suspect that the deaths of the swimmers were not a mere accident but a meticulously planned murder.

Meanwhile, the search for the mysterious boater intensifies, with numerous suspects lurking on the lake, known as Golden Pond. Every new discovery brings forth a fresh mystery, leaving Mike alone among his fellow officers in his belief that a trained professional is involved, far more intelligent and dangerous than any adversary he has encountered. As Mike and Stacey work tirelessly to identify the killer, their lives become endangered, leading to a confrontation that aims to silence them forever.

The investigation takes a thrilling turn as Mike and Stacey delve deeper into the case, uncovering hidden secrets and confronting dangerous individuals. They must navigate through a web of lies and deceit, using their wits and instincts to outsmart their opponents. Along the way, they encounter unexpected allies and face formidable challenges that test their resolve and courage.

In the end, Mike and Stacey emerge as heroes, having survived the ordeal and brought the killer to justice. Their journey is a testament to the strength of perseverance and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. Golden Pond remains a haunting reminder of the darker side of human nature, a place where secrets and lies lurk beneath the surface, waiting to be uncovered.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 233 x 154 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250864390