The first book in a brand new series featuring New York Times bestselling author Denise Swansons beloved Scumble River setting and characters, Dead in the Water is a gripping mystery that wont let you go until youve turned the last page. A twister, a kidnapping, and a murder--oh my! Scumble River may never be the same. For school psychologist Skye Denison, theres certainly no place like home. When a violent tornado devastates her small hometown of Scumble River, she cant see how the community will ever recover--especially since town councilman Zeke Lyons appears to have perished in the twister. But things get even worse for Skye when her police chief husband, Wally, disappears in the midst of investigating Zekes death, and evidence arises pointing to foul play. Did Zeke really die in the storm, or was he murdered? And could Wally be next on the criminals hit list?