Death in a Carolina Swamp Author:Jonathan Ross Home from the Mid-East killing fields, Navy veteran Jack Slocum just wants a place to catch his breath. He decides that poling his skiff through the cypress swamp where he grew up will calm his nerves nicely. But fate presents a little surprise: a fully-preserved German U-Boat, miles from the ocean and encrusted with trees and vines. Baffled... more », he invites childhood friend, submarine analyst Amy Parker, to investigate. She jumps at the opportunity, never having met a submarine she didn't like, and curious to see just how Jack Slocum turned out. Treasure hunter Billy Green catches wind of the discovery and comes on over with a certain manner that takes Amy by storm, and a nasty approach to life that promises a deadly future for all involved.« less