This series follows Sheriff Matt Gabriel in the quiet town of Blackwater Bay, situated on one of the Great Lakes. Each installment delves into the mysteries and crimes that disturb the town's peaceful facade. The narratives often explore complex relationships and moral dilemmas within a setting where apparent tranquility hides a darker past. It offers compelling reading for fans of atmospheric small-town mysteries.
Convalescing after suffering a gunshot wound, Detective Lieutenant Jack Stryker and his girlfriend are spending two weeks in the Blackwater Bay area of the Great Lakes. But when a body washes ashore, Jack is obliged to get out of his hammock and help the local sheriff find the killer.