The Killing Tide

by Dani Pettrey

Overview

When one Coast Guard officer is found dead and another goes missing, Coast Guard Investigative Service special agent Finn Walker faces his most dangerous crime yet. His only clues are what little evidence remains aboard the dead officer's boat, and the direction the clues point to will test Finn and the Guard to their limits.

When investigative reporter—and Finn's boss's sister—Gabby Rowley arrives, her unrelenting questions complicate an already volatile situation. Now that she's back, the tug on Finn's heart is strong, but with the risks she's taking for her next big story, he fears she might not live through it.

Thrown together by the heinous crime, Finn and Gabby can't ignore the sparks or judgments flying between them. But will they be able to see past their preconceptions long enough to track down an elusive killer, or will they become his next mark?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764230844
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/06/2019
Series:	Coastal Guardians , #1
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	316,412
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Praised by New York Times bestselling author Dee Henderson as "a name to look for in romantic suspense," Dani Pettrey has sold more than half a million copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. She is the bestselling author of the Chesapeake Valor series and the Alaskan Courage series and winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award, two HOLT Medallions, two National Readers' Choice Awards, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and Christian Retailing's Best Award. She and her husband reside in Maryland. She can be found online at www.danipettrey.com.

Editorial Reviews

07/29/2019

Pettrey (Submerged) probes how a murder brings out kinship in this harrowing inspirational romance. In Raleigh, N.C., journalist Gabby Rowley is driving when an attempt is made on her life. Believing that the hit came from Xavier Fuente, a drug dealer that Gabby’s reporting helped put in jail, Gabby’s brother, Noah, reports the attack to police. A member of the Coast Guard Investigative Service, Noah works with officer Finn Walker, Gabby’s former crush. When a member of the Coast Guard is killed and another goes missing, Gabby jumps into the investigation and makes use of Finn’s sleuthing skills. As they look into connections between the Coast Guard murder and other crimes, Gabby and Finn begin to believe the motivations for these crimes go far deeper than Fuente’s grudge against Gabby. Complicating matters is a competitive relationship with the local NCIS unit, which hinders their sleuthing. And the more time Gabby and Finn spend together, the stronger their bond and faith in one another grows. Threads of faith shine through as Finn and his Coast Guard unit cope with loss and Gabby works to figure out who is behind the crimes. Readers of Susan May Warren will love this thrilling standalone. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

07/12/2019

Finn Walker has had his own share of pain over the past few years. Still recovering from an injury, he thinks things might be settling down and getting back to normal when Gabby Rowley, an old flame, walks back in to his life. Investigative reporter Gabby is seeking refuge and safety from the men trying to kill her. When her brother demands she return to the family's hometown, she has no idea that she will come face-to-face with Finn. Now protecting her heart seems more important than anything else. All too quickly their lives become entwined again as Finn and Gabby work together with their Coast Guard friends to solve a mysterious murder. While they may not see eye to eye on everything, one thing they can agree on is the discussion they need to have once the case has been solved. VERDICT Pettrey ("Alaskan Courage" series) delivers another outstanding novel filled with romance, mystery, and suspense. Fans of DiAnn Mills, Lynette Eason, and Dee Henderson will be drawn to this book.—Shondra Brown, Wakarusa P.L., IN

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