Dead in the Water

In the rugged Alaskan wilderness, Kate Shugak finds herself navigating treacherous waters—both literally and metaphorically. When the body of a young woman is discovered in a local river, Kate is drawn into a complex web of deceit and danger. With her keen instincts and sharp investigative skills, she must unravel the threads connecting the victim to the secluded community around her.

As Kate delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers secrets that challenge her understanding of those she thought she knew. The stark landscape mirrors the darkness lurking beneath the surface of this tight-knit town, where everyone has something to hide. Balancing her roles as protector of her homeland and relentless investigator, Kate’s journey reveals a tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life in the wild, ultimately leading her to confront not just a murderer, but the very essence of survival in a place where trust is a rare commodity.