Sunken Death

Some treasures are best left buried. Others come with a price too deadly to pay.Beneath the turquoise waves of the Caribbean, a legendary treasure has lain hidden for centuries: the Queen's Tiara, whispered to be cursed by sorrow, betrayal, and death by drowning. Many have sought its riches-and vanished without a trace.Now, underwater photographer Fin Fleming has discovered the lost coordinates in a forgotten ship's log. Determined to unveil history's secrets, she assembles a daring crew of scuba divers and sets out to retrieve the tiara, capturing every moment for a high-stakes documentary. But as soon as the expedition begins, the ancient curse seems to awaken. Betrayal erupts within her team, and a chilling death by drowning sends shockwaves through the group.Fin doesn't believe in curses-but she knows a killer is lurking among them. With time running out and danger closing in, she must unravel the truth before the real villain claims another victim. As alliances shift and motives surface, Fin's courage, wit, and unshakeable resolve are put to the ultimate test.Packed with heart-pounding suspense, breathtaking underwater adventure, and a dash of romance, Sunken Death is a twisty, unputdownable mystery that will keep you guessing until the final, explosive revelation. Perfect for fans of pulse-pounding thrillers and unforgettable heroines-this is one treasure hunt you won't want to miss. Sharon Ward is the author of the Fin Fleming Scuba Diving Mystery Series, which currently includes In Deep, Sunken Death, Dark Tide, Killer Storm, Hidden Depths, Sea Stars, Rip Current, Sea Monsters, and Ice Water. Heat Wave, book 10 in the series, will be coming soon from her publishing company, Penster Press. Sharon was a tech industry marketing executive for many years before becoming a novelist. She was a PADI certified divemaster who has hundreds of dives under her weight belt. Her favorite dive location is the Cayman Islands, where the Fin Fleming series is set. She is a member of NINC, Sisters in Crime, MWA, ITW, and the Cape Cod Writers Center along with several other writing organizations. She lives on the south coast of Massachusetts with her husband Jack and their miniature long‑haired dachshund Molly.