Dead in the Water (A Mattie Winston Mystery #8)

By: Annelise Ryan

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Synopsis: Overwhelmed by murder, a coroner-turned-sleuth fights to stay afloat in this hard-boiled mystery by the bestselling author of Dead Ringer.As a single mom and deputy coroner of Sorenson, Wisconsin, Mattie Winston is used to her life being a juggling act. But now that she&’s moved in with Detective Steve Hurley and his teenaged daughter, and has started planning their wedding, her home life is looking more like a three-ring circus. At least her workload at the Medical Examiner&’s office is lightened by the new hire Hal Dawson. But before Hal can even cash his first paycheck, he&’s murdered on a fishing trip with his girlfriend, who&’s gone missing. To keep her life from going completely under, Mattie will have to dive deep for clues. But a killer is just as determined to keep the truth from ever surfacing . . .Praise for Annelise Ryan and her Mattie Winston series&“The forensic details will interest Patricia Cornwell readers . . .while the often slapstick humor and the blossoming romance between Mattie and Hurley will draw Evanovich fans.&”—Booklist &“Sassy, sexy, and suspenseful.&”—Carolyn Hart &“Has it all: suspense, laughter, a spicy dash of romance.&”—Tess Gerritsen &“Another winning mystery!&”—Leann Sweeney