Swimming with Manatees

Author: Bill Bennett
Publication date: Oct, 31 2025
92% RV Score
Book details
Genre: Fiction
Format: eBook
Price: $2.99
Length: Medium - 151–400 pages, a standard length for most novels and non-fiction titles.
ASIN: B0FYKMXTYW

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About the author

Bill Bennett
A retired military officer, a licensed attorney, and a global IT executive. In retirement, I lean into the rhythms that matter most: vinyl spinning, the roar of a college or professional football crowd, a German Shepherd at my side, and the laughter of friends and family filling the Florida air. I usher at local concert venues not just for the music, but for the stories unfolding in every seat. I regularly visit my son in West Palm Beach and enjoy a tremendous life with my wife.

About the book

A death on Florida’s coast. A detective who won’t let silence win.

When the body of a young woman washes ashore in Crystal Cove, Detective Ava Martinez is 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.

As 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.

Swimming with Manatees is an atmospheric mystery that blends:
•     🌊 Environmental intrigue — a fragile ecosystem under threat
•     🕵️ Detective suspense — a relentless investigator haunted by loss
•     🤝 Ensemble drama — allies bound by loyalty, justice, and resilience
•     💔 Emotional depth — a story of grief, redemption, and the quiet power of memory

Fans of mystery, eco-thrillers, and character-driven suspense will be swept into this gripping novel of justice, resilience, and the fight to carry truth forward before the next body surfaces.

Perfect for readers of Barbara Kingsolver, Tana French, and Nevada Barr.

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