In "Swimming Dead," the serene waters of St. Ives Lake hide more than just submerged treasures. When Zac Callahan dives in, searching for a lost engagement ring, he surfaces with a discovery far more chilling—a body ensnared in the watery depths.

Detective Vikki Mattsen, known for her meticulous sleuthing, is thrust into the thick of this perplexing case. The victim's identity remains an enigma, and every trail leads to a new secret, painting a picture of a town where no one is truly as they seem.

As Mattsen and her partner painstakingly comb through a myriad of clues, they grapple with a haunting question: Was this a mere accident or a sinister act masked by the lake's placidity? The stakes are raised, and time is ticking in this riveting second installment of the Vikki Mattsen crime series. Prepare to be ensnared in a tale that twists and turns, where justice seeks its due amidst the ripples of St. Ives Lake.