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The Deadly Shallows
Mystery and suspense
The Deadly Shallows
Book 3 of the Coastal Guardians series
416 pages · First published 2022
A mass shooting at a Coast Guard base throws the Coastal Guardians into an investigation with multiple victims, conflicting evidence, and the possibility of a broader attack. CGIS agent Noah Rowley and Coast Guard flight medic Brooke Kesler become central to the case as the team tries to identify the shooter’s motive and determine whether the danger has ended. Their work is complicated by personal vulnerability and by an adversary willing to exploit chaos. This romantic suspense novel combines law-enforcement investigation, rescue work, faith, and a relationship developing while the characters confront violence close to home.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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Case-File Cold Brew
Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Stir any sweetener, cocoa, or spices into the coffee until dissolved. Add milk or cream if listed and garnish as indicated.
- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
- Glassware: Mug or highball glass as appropriate.
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Whiskey Sour
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 0.5 oz simple syrup, adjusted to taste ↗
- Ice
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- Shake whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish: Lemon wheel and cocktail cherry.
- Glassware: Rocks glass.
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