Dead In The Water: A Novel (The Water Trilogy Book 2)

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a dark, unrelenting psychological thriller where marriage is a battlefield, deception is a weapon, and losing means death.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Dexter.

Jude and Kate are the perfect suburban couple-at least, that's what they want you to believe.
In reality?

He's a contract killer. She likes to even the score.

Few married couples are as competitive as Jude and Kate. But then, most spouses don't track their arguments with a body count.

Their silent pact to outdo each other begins as a twisted game of skill, survival, and strategy. But as their targets pile up, their deadly competition spirals out of control.

Because when two killers fall in love, there's only one rule:
Stay on top... or die trying.

And if they can't make it work? They're dead in the water.

Dark, sharp-edged, and disturbingly addictive, Dead in the Water is a psychological thriller that transforms marriage into a game of power, deception, and survival. With ruthless twists, relentless tension, and characters as cunning as they are deadly, this is a must-read for fans of psychological suspense, morally gray protagonists, and thrillers where love is the most dangerous weapon of all.

What readers are saying about Dead in the Water:

"Twisted, thrilling, and utterly devious. Dead in the Water is one of the most original psychological thrillers I've ever read. Kate and Jude are as fascinating as they are terrifying, and their deadly competition had me on edge from start to finish. If you love dark, gripping thrillers with razor-sharp twists and morally complex characters, this is a must-read." - Goodreads review

"Dark, ruthless, and disturbingly entertaining. The dynamic between Jude and Kate is intoxicatingly toxic, and watching them scheme, manipulate, and outmaneuver each other was a wickedly fun ride. If you're looking for a fun thriller with morally gray characters and relentless suspense, this is it." - Goodreads review

"Like Mr. and Mrs. Smith on steroids. This book is pure chaos in the best way possible-fast-paced, addictive, and packed with backstabbing, betrayal, and brutal mind games. The writing is sharp, the pacing is relentless, and the twists keep hitting like a sledgehammer. If you love high-stakes psychological thrillers where love is just another power play, don't miss this one." - Goodreads review

"Dead in the Water is a psychological thriller that hits hard and never lets up. Kate and Jude's murderous marriage is equal parts brilliant and horrifying, and their battle of wits kept me flipping pages late into the night. If you love thrillers where deception is an art form and survival is a game, this book delivers." - Goodreads review

"A sleek, fast-paced thriller that turns love into a deadly game. The tension between Jude and Kate is as thrilling as it is unsettling, and their twisted, intoxicating relationship makes for one hell of a ride. With ruthless suspense, shocking betrayals, and an ending that cuts like a knife, Dead in the Water is a psychological thriller you won't be able to put down." - Goodreads review