"Intrigue and Maine at its thriller best... with plenty of murders." -Amazon Reviews
The third installment of the Doug Bateman Thrillers series, Dead to the World, is a heart-stopping thrill ride that will leave you breathless! In this latest novel by bestselling author B.D. Smith, Investigator Anne Quinn and Detective Doug Bateman are up against their most challenging case yet.
An ESPN-sponsored powerboat regatta is coming to their tranquil lake in central Maine, but a shadowy environmental group known as the "Water Rats" is fighting back with nighttime attacks on race planners and participants. Most of the attacks are minor, but when two local men involved in regatta planning are found dead, Doug and Anne must determine if they are linked to the increasing hostility between regatta sponsors and the "Water Rats."
As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of secrets involving ex-wives and widows, jealous and spurned lovers, insurance payouts, and even secret overseas bank accounts. With time running out, Doug and Anne must navigate treacherous waters to catch the killer before they strike again.
If you love fast-paced thrillers with heart-pounding action and unexpected twists, then you won't want to miss this gripping novel by B.D. Smith.
