Dead in the Water

Doug Fletcher, Book 3

By: Dean L. Hovey

Narrated by: Thomas Block

Park Service Investigator Doug Fletcher moves to Padre Island National Seashore to investigate hazardous waste dumping during the Hurricane Harvey clean up. While orienting himself to Texas and the waste dumping investigation, Doug and his rookie partner recover a body from the surf. After they identify John Doe, they coordinate kidnapping and murder investigations with the Corpus Christi Police. Doug’s search for the waste dumpers takes an unexpected twist, putting him at odds with the local police, his boss, and the FBI. He struggles to define his fledgling romance with Jill Rickowski who’s torn between her Arizona Park Service career or an uncertain future with Doug.

©2019 Dean L. Hovey (P)2025 BWL Publishing Inc.

Engaging characters

Nice intro to Padre Island and the Port Aransas area. Nicely plotted with two main plots intertwined. I’m waiting anxiously for book 4 to see where the subplot goes.

I enjoy reading what Doug is up to next. Fun locations and additional characters.

Loved the story!
Narrator is a bit slow, but that’s what the speed button is for-love audiobooks.

Best yet in the Fletcher series!

This was a great listen! The story and characters kept me engaged from beginning to end. I can’t wait for the next book to come out!