A Swimmer Is Dead — Tannis Laidlaw

Jodie loves her boat-access-only summer cottage at the lake. While relaxing with a friend, Jodie watches some kids larking about on jet-skis on the water. Soon, to their horror, the boys head towards the dock with a gruesome load – a very dead teenaged boy clad only in a swimsuit. The obviously distressed younger boy tells the women he ran over the swimmer accidentally with his jet-ski. The boys roar away without further explanation.Jodie calls the police. She suspects the boy’s ‘confession’ was contrived because no jet-ski could have inflicted those types of wounds. And, if it had been an accident, why did the boys not wait for the authorities?What is going on?A book perfect for enthusiasts of intriguing amateur sleuths, a picturesque lakeside setting and a plot thick with red herrings and enthralling twists. If you adore atmospheric edgy cozy mysteries with an Agatha Christie vibe, 'A Swimmer Is Dead' promises an enthralling journey into the heart of a gripping, suspense-laden mystery.Scroll up to the purchasing button to start experiencing the Darkwater Lake Mystery series and escape into life at a scenic lake in the Canadian wilderness now.