A dead millionaire. A divided lake. A tenacious detective.

When a tech millionaire's body surfaces in a Texas lake that straddles two counties, jurisdictional chaos erupts. Private investigator Fen Maguire is called in to untangle the mess and lead the investigation.

While two lawmen chase competing theories, Fen sees beyond their obvious suspects. Rich but reviled, the victim had a talent for turning everyone against him—employees, family, acquaintances—each harboring motives worth killing for.

As evidence mounts and arrests loom, Fen's instincts tell him they're missing something crucial. Amidst the rough waters of county politics, Fen must determine not only where the murder occurred, but who among the victim's rivals and supposed friends delivered the fatal shot before consigning him to a watery grave.

Unravel the web of lies alongside PI Fen Maguire as he navigates through dangerous waters to find a ruthless killer. Discover who among the victim's many enemies had motive, means, and opportunity to turn a tech titan into lake debris in this gripping tale of betrayal and jurisdiction.