{"product_id":"swimming-with-manatees-book-bill-bennett-fl-9781970628043","title":"Swimming with Manatees","description":"KDP [Large Print Edition]\nWinner of the Firebird Award, Literary Titan Gold Award, PenCraft Award for Suspense, and American Writing Award Finalist\nA death on Florida's coast. A detective who won't let silence win.\nWhen the body of a young woman washes ashore in Crystal Cove, Detective Ava Martinez is called to investigate. What begins as a suspicious drowning soon unravels into something far more dangerous: ecological sabotage, corporate corruption, and a marine biologist's research that could change everything-or destroy it.\nAs Ava digs deeper, loyalties fracture. Her partner is killed. The case turns personal. With the help of a principled scientist, a vigilant neighbor, and a loyal officer, Ava must navigate a town steeped in secrets and silence. Every step closer to the truth brings her closer to becoming the next target.\nSwimming with Manatees is an atmospheric mystery that blends:\n¿ ¿ Environmental intrigue - a fragile ecosystem under threat\n¿ ¿¿ Detective suspense - a relentless investigator haunted by loss\n¿ ¿ Ensemble drama - allies bound by loyalty, justice, and resilience\n¿ ¿ Emotional depth - grief, redemption, and the quiet power of memory\nPerfect for readers of Carl Hiaasen, John D. MacDonald, and Randy Wayne White - and for anyone who loves character¿driven mysteries rooted in place, conscience, and consequence.\nThis updated edition reflects refined pacing, enhanced clarity, and improved continuity.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53348161585425,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53348161618193,"sku":"GOR014865318","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781970628043.jpg?v=1774587339","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/swimming-with-manatees-book-bill-bennett-fl-9781970628043","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}