Death in Rough Water
Death in Rough Water by Francine Mathews is a reissue published by Soho Press on July 19, 2016. This 368-page novel follows Nantucket detective Merry Folger as she becomes embroiled in a second murder case. After the death of Joe Duarte, a seasoned fishing boat captain, is deemed accidental, his estranged daughter Del believes otherwise and seeks Merry’s assistance to uncover the truth, despite the police’s reluctance to support her claims.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines mystery and detective work, as Merry navigates familial ties and professional challenges while investigating Joe’s death. The story delves into themes of trust and deception, with Del harboring her own secrets that complicate the investigation. This edition presents a compelling look at the dynamics of a police procedural, highlighting the complexities faced by women sleuths in their pursuit of justice.
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Fresh from her first murder case, Nantucket detective Merry Folger is unwillingly sucked into her second.
When Joe Duarte, a fishing boat captain with decades of experience on the wild seas off Nantucket, is swept overboard during a spring storm, his death is pronounced accidental. But his estranged daughter, Del, is convinced it’s murder. She moves back to Nantucket to get closer to the truth, and enlists her old friend, detective Merry Folger, to help. But Del is also hiding secrets of her own, and the police are not inclined to help her with what they see as a wild goose chase. Merry has to defy her boss—her father—in order to investigate.
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