The Harbormaster

Baxter McCracken, a practical harbormaster at a small Florida marina, becomes an amateur investigator after a pleasure boat explodes and a young woman is found dead aboard. As he tracks clues — a soggy cell phone, hidden drugs, counterfeit bills, fraught relationships — the quiet harbor peels back to reveal dangerous secrets, divided loyalties, and a suspect list that includes a doctor, the marina owner, and a guilt-ridden dockhand. If you enjoy a reluctant hero, Florida detective, or coastal noir, this one's for you. Welcome aboard!