{"product_id":"swimming-with-manatees-bill-bennett-9781970628111","title":"Swimming with Manatees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Winner of the Firebird Award, Literary Titan Gold Award, and an American Book Award Finalist.*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA death on Florida's coast. A detective who won't let silence win.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the body of a young woman washes ashore in Crystal Cove, Detective \u003cstrong\u003eAva Martinez \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwimming with Manatees\u003c\/strong\u003e is an atmospheric mystery that blends: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental intrigue \u003c\/strong\u003e- a fragile ecosystem under threat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eDetective suspense \u003c\/strong\u003e- a relentless investigator haunted by loss\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eEnsemble drama\u003c\/strong\u003e - allies bound by loyalty, justice, and resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eEmotional depth\u003c\/strong\u003e - a story of grief, redemption, and the quiet power of memory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cstrong\u003emystery, eco-thrillers, and character-driven suspense \u003c\/strong\u003ewill be swept into this gripping novel of justice, resilience, and the fight to carry truth forward before the next body surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of Carl Hiaasen, John D. MacDonald, and Randy Wayne White.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bill Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1970628111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781970628111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Billbenn Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d","brand":"Bill Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48242030215423,"sku":"9781970628111","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_25f47c5c-7618-44fa-b87a-3dcbd1902b55.jpg?v=1772657161","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/swimming-with-manatees-bill-bennett-9781970628111","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}