The Dead Detective

When a severed foot washes ashore, San Diego homicide detective Wyatt Lake's investigation uncovers a chilling discovery beneath the sea, leading to a larger case involving multiple bodies. Frustrated by federal interference, Wyatt transfers to the Cold Case Unit and becomes deeply involved in a years-old attack case, especially after diagnoses complicate his pursuit of justice. As his relationship with Chloe Landers deepens, secrets and lies threaten to derail their efforts, pushing them into a tense race against time. The story explores themes of love, guilt, and the lengths one will go to confront the past.