Swimming with Manatees / 与海牛共游

In Swimming with Manatees, Detective Ava Martinez investigates the suspicious death of a young woman found washed ashore in Crystal Cove, Florida. Her search uncovers ecological sabotage, corporate corruption, and buried secrets tied to a marine biologist's research on a sponge with dangerous potential.

As Ava digs deeper, the stakes escalate. Her partner dies. The case turns personal. With help from a principled scientist, a vigilant neighbor, and a loyal officer, Ava navigates fragile loyalties, and a town steeped in silence. She must expose the truth before the next body surfaces.

Atmospheric and emotionally charged, the novel blends mystery, environmental intrigue, and ensemble drama in a story about justice, resilience, and the quiet power of redemption.

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在《與海牛共游》中，偵探艾娃-馬丁內斯調查一名年輕女子在佛羅里達州水晶灣擱淺身亡的可疑死亡事件。她的調查揭露了生態破壞、企業腐敗，以及與一名海洋生物學家研究具有危險潛力的海綿相關的埋藏秘密。

隨著艾娃深入挖掘，危機不斷升級。她的搭檔身亡，案件變得個人化。在堅守原則的科學家、警覺的鄰居與忠誠警員協助下，艾娃穿梭於脆弱的忠誠網絡與沉澱沉默的小鎮。她必須在下一具屍體浮現前揭露真相。

這部氛圍濃郁、情感充沛的小說融合懸疑、環境陰謀與群像戲劇，講述正義、韌性與救贖的靜默力量。