Sharks are not the only predators in the ocean . . . Seabrook and Aja, two recently engaged marine biologists, work in the deep Gulf Stream waters by the Bimini islands. They find a gigantic leatherback sea turtle bitten cleanly in half and suspect they are on the verge of discovering a fearsome new species. The sharpness of the teeth and astounding bite power of the unidentified animal are extraordinary, greater than all known apex predators. Just as the couple’s work brings them closer to the truth, their research is halted by the appearance of a dead man on their dock and bloody footprints on the path to their house. Soon sicarios come looking for a missing man . . . and millions of dollars in stolen cash. Seabrook and Aja are hunted by a monstrous drug lord that rules the Miami-Bahamas underworld, the sadistic Queen of Cocaine, Concha Dores. The innocent scientists must use their wits, their knowledge of the ocean, and their love for each other to have any chance of survival. ". . . riveting build to fierce confrontations with evil . . . it's Seabrook and Aja's fight against a menacing enemy that has the most impact, as the nail-biting tension rarely lets up . . . alluring prose . . . lovingly detailed sea creatures become characters in their own rights . . . superb final act." — Kirkus Reviews " A fascinating, terrifying tale of predators—human and animal . . . it would do well as a movie . . . heart-pounding, nail-biting scenes follow in fast succession . . . ending is surprising, one you won't see coming . . ." — Reader's Favorite Anne- Marie Reynolds (5 Star Review) "For anyone that loves the ocean and intelligent thrillers, Howard Butcher is as good as it gets. His portrayals of marine life and shark research capture the beauty of the underwater world with the authenticity of one who has lived it and returned to the surface with a treasure chest full of tales. Powerful storytelling with a hell of a bite!" — Dr. John F. Morrissey Lead author of Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life "Butcher's ability to craft descriptions that capture the exotic marine world and human intrigue alike supercharges the tale from its opening lines . . . the "you are there" feel to the story doesn't just draw readers in; it immerses them . . . staccato action . . . high octane events . . . Butcher is a master at crafting believable characters, scenarios, dialogue, and scenes that crackle with tension . . ." — Midwest Book Review D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer ". . . awesome, action-packed . . . what a fantastic story . . . Seabrook and Aja are adorable . . . they work together fabulously and protect each other. I loved this and highly recommend it." — Reader's Favorite Rabia Tanveer (5 Star Review) ". . . thrilling novel about two lovers . . . a twisty plot that combines spectacular elements of the ocean, crime, and adventure to keep readers on the edge of their seats . . . imaginative and immersive . . . offers poignant insight into marine life . . . suspenseful, well-paced, and featuring characters that catch the attention of readers and pull them into the story." — The Book Commentary Kim Calderon (5 Star Review)