Hidden Depths - Ward, Sharon

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Résumé :
Beneath the sun-drenched shores of the Cayman Islands, danger lurks in the shadows of paradise. The RIO oceanography institute is riding high after opening a wildly popular tiki bar for divers-until the morning a mysterious young woman is found dead inside. For chief underwater photographer Fin Fleming, the stakes couldn't be higher: a crucial documentary deadline looms, and the institute's future hangs in the balance. When another woman from Fin's tight-knit team vanishes without a trace, the pressure mounts and the clock is ticking. Determined to save her friends and the institute she loves, Fin enlists the help of a world champion freediver and a crew of elite scuba divers. But as she plunges into the depths-both literal and emotional-Fin discovers that the secrets swirling around her are as dangerous as the ocean itself. With every clue, the mystery deepens. Can Fin unravel the truth before another life is lost? Or will the hidden depths of betrayal and danger pull her under for good? Dive into Hidden Depths-a gripping, atmospheric mystery packed with heart-pounding suspense, unforgettable characters, and the breathtaking beauty and peril of the sea. Perfect for fans of underwater adventure and twisty whodunits, this is one Fin Fleming mystery you won't want to miss....

Sommaire:
World-famous oceanography institute RIO recently opened a new restaurant and tiki bar to give divers somewhere nearby to grab a snack and a drink. The place is a hit, and Fin and the team are basking in the glow of success. Until the morning an unknown young woman is found dead in the bar, the victim of a needle spike. DS Scott asks Fin to help with the investigation. To make matters worse, Fin's under the gun from the the sponsor of the institute's annual documentary, who threatens to revoke their contract and hire her ex's company instead if they miss the deadline. Without the money from that sponsorship, RIO will have to shut down most of its research. Fin calls in Christophe, a world champion freediver to help her get ready for the filming. And then, one of their own vanishes. Fin is convinced that the notorious oligarch Seb Lukin is behind it all. She and Newton head to Lukin's mega-yacht to see what they can uncover. It seems the missing women have vanished into thin air, but Fin will do whatever it takes to find them and bring them home. Will she succeed? Read Hidden Depths now to find out....