Book 3 of the Summer "Sam" Westin Eco-Mystery Series Scuba diving off the Galápagos Islands, wildlife biologist and freelance writer Summer "Sam" Westin is not only out of her element--she's plunged right into a dangerous conflict between fishermen and environmentalists... When Sam is hired to cover a marine survey expedition to the Galápagos, she jumps at the opportunity--though she has to fudge the truth about her diving expertise. But amidst the giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and schooling hammerheads of Darwin's enchanted islands, Sam gets caught up in deadly game of survival of the fittest, and her dream assignment turns into a nightmare. When her diving partner's air supply is contaminated with carbon monoxide on their very first dive, she wonders if someone is trying to sabotage the expedition. Sea cucumbers and shark fins are valuable commodities in the Asian market. How far will the poachers go? With no one watching their backs, Sam starts to suspect they may already be in over their heads--dealing with human predators more deadly than any shark... Readers say: "Fun, interesting read!" "A great escape...underwater!" "Another winner!" "A very interesting novel" "Great read!" While I was traveling through the Galapagos on a tour boat, I picked up a local newspaper (I read Spanish) and read this headline: FISHERMEN THREATEN TO SINK TOUR BOAT. Naturally, that got my attention, and I started doing research into what goes on behind the lovely facade that every tourist destination presents for their guests. As tourists, we all venture blithely into the unknown, especially in foreign countries where we don't speak the language. Most of the time we emerge unscathed, with beautiful photos and fascinating stories to tell. But once in a while, a tourist like Sam can dive into deep trouble... And that's what a mystery plot is all about, isn't it? Book 3 of the Summer Westin Eco-Mystery Series THE SUMMER "SAM" WESTIN MYSTERY SERIES ENDANGERED - Book 1 BEAR BAIT - Book 2 UNDERCURRENTS - Book 3 Pamela Beason lives in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes novels and screenplays and works as a private investigator. When she's not on the job, she explores the natural world on foot, in cross-country skis, in her kayak, or underwater scuba diving. Beason is the author of seven full-length fiction works: THE ONLY WITNESS (1st of the Neema mystery series and Grand Prize winner in the Chanticleer Book Reviews Contest), THE ONLY CLUE (2nd of the Neema mystery series), ENDANGERED (1st in Summer Westin eco-mystery series), BEAR BAIT (2nd in Summer Westin series and winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award), and UNDERCURRENTS (3rd in the Summer Westin series), SHAKEN (1st of the Langston Green romantic series), and CALL OF THE JAGUAR. She also wrote the nonfiction titles SAVE YOUR MONEY, YOUR SANITY, AND OUR PLANET and SO YOU WANT TO BE A PI?. She is currently finishing a new YA adventure novel and a sequel to SHAKEN. As an avid outdoorswoman and animal lover, Beason challenges the human assumption that we are the superior species. Engaging and touching, each of Beason's titles takes readers on an adventure while reminding us that drifting through life is not enough; you have to live it. Pamela Beason blogs and tweets about writing, outdoor adventures, and the value of being present in the moment. She looks forward to connecting with readers on her Twitter, Goodreads Page or Blog.