Murder Off the Banks is the gripping third novel in the Coastal Murder Series, a coastal noir thriller filled with unforgettable settings, relentless suspense, and a deadly game of cat and mouse where the sea is both witness and accomplice.
The Atlantic can hide anything.
A violent storm. A sinking boat. A person who never comes home.
When a fisherman vanishes off North Carolina's Outer Banks, local authorities blame the unforgiving sea. But investigator Mara recognizes the signs too well. The disappearance bears the unmistakable marks of the serial killer known as "The Hook," a predator she has pursued from the Florida Keys to the Gulf Coast.
The Outer Banks should be the perfect place to disappear. Seasonal workers come and go, charter boats leave before dawn, and the rough Atlantic has a way of washing away evidence. But the killer has made a mistake.
As more people vanish and a powerful coastal storm bears down on the islands, Mara uncovers her first solid lead, forcing local authorities to confront the possibility that a serial killer is hiding among their fishing communities. The chase intensifies, and for the first time, Mara catches a fleeting glimpse of the man she's hunted for years.
The Hook knows his time is running out.
Mara knows she's closer than ever.
And somewhere beyond the breakers, the Atlantic is waiting to decide who survives the storm.
