At a glance
The Crushing Depths
Mystery and suspense
The Crushing Depths
Book 2 of the Coastal Guardians series
320 pages · First published 2020
Coast Guard investigators Rissi Dawson and Mason Rogers are assigned to a suspicious death aboard an offshore oil platform, a case that immediately raises questions about whether an accident was actually murder. Both carry difficult histories, but their shared past gives them an unusual foundation of trust as the investigation expands. Sabotage, environmental danger, and the isolated platform make every new clue potentially lethal. The second Coastal Guardians novel combines maritime investigation, faith, and romance as Rissi and Mason search for a killer in a place where escape routes are limited.
Paired for this story
Jump to the pours ↓Cold Brew Tonic + Dark Lady Blackberry Fizz
Choose your bookseller
Find the Book
Print retailers offer a search when an exact edition is unavailable. Kindle links open a specific edition. Audiobook links may open an edition or a search.
Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Book Bartender earns from qualifying purchases. Bookshop.org links also earn us a commission on qualifying purchases. Your price is not affected. Read the full affiliate disclosure.
No surprises at chapter twelve
Content notes
Murder and death · Mild frightening/intense material
Alcohol-Free Pour
Cold Brew Tonic
Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.How to mix it
- Fill a highball glass with ice and tonic water. Slowly pour cold brew over the top and express the orange peel over the drink.
- Garnish: Orange peel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Highball glass ↗Cocktail Pour · 21+
Dark Lady Blackberry Fizz
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A crisp botanical pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
What you'll need
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.Shop the spirits 21+Search Total Wine for Gin · 21+ ↗
How to mix it
- Shake gin, blackberry syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain over fresh ice and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish: Blackberry and lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
Shop glassware & tools
We earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these Amazon links, at no extra cost to you.
Highball glass ↗Set up the bar cart
Shop the Barware
Find the glasses and tools for your next pour.