When reports of piracy plaguing the Gulf of Mexico draws the attention of former Navy bomb disposal tech Ryan Weller, his mission becomes clear: track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Teaming up with a tenacious and beautiful insurance investigator, Ryan embarks on a relentless pursuit that takes them from the shores of Texas to the sun-drenched paradise of Key West. As they dive deeper, they uncover a network of sunken sailboats concealing a sinister secret. However, the waters grow darker as their investigation leads them into the heart of Mexico, where the Aztlán Cartel looms large. Its leader, Arturo Guerrero, driven by an insatiable hunger for power, sets his sights on a grandiose plan-to wage war with the United States and reclaim the Desert Southwest. Now, Ryan finds himself in the crosshairs of an unforgiving enemy, facing an impossible task of stopping Guerrero and preventing an international catastrophe. As the danger escalates, Ryan must navigate a treacherous web of deception, and with the full might of the Aztlán Cartel closing in, he must summon every ounce of his training, ingenuity, and unwavering determination to thwart Guerrero's sinister ambitions. Can Ryan rise above the murky depths and save the day, or will Guerrero plunge the region into chaos? Dark Water is the first book in the fast-paced Ryan Weller series in which Evan Graver delivers a masterfully crafted maritime thriller ripped from today's headlines. Prepare to be submerged in a heart-stopping tale of suspense, where the fate of nations hangs in the balance.