Get the Summary of Dana Stabenow's Dead in the Water in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Kate Shugak, working undercover on the crabbing vessel Avilda for the Anchorage District Attorney's office, is investigating the disappearances of two fishermen. Despite the grueling work and dismissive deck boss, Ned Nordhoff, she perseveres, driven by her mission and thoughts of her former boss and lover, Jack Morgan. Kate's interactions with the crew, particularly Andy Pence, reveal the complexities of life at sea, including the lucrative yet perilous nature of crab fishing...