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Drowning in Deception
Paperback
Series: Lily Gallagher Mysteries, Book 1
Publisher: Azuero Publishing LLC
Published: Feb 15 2026
Pages: 332
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.69 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A dead body in the pool. Too many secrets. Old trauma. Welcome to your Florida retirement!
When Lily Gallagher finally hangs up her nursing scrubs, she's looking forward to resting, relaxing, and reading. But finding the president of the condo board floating face-down in the community pool puts an end to those plans. Instead, she unravels secrets, uncovers blackmail, and keeps her little community from falling apart.
Praise for Drowning in Deception
What an entertaining and addictive mystery! From the very first chapter, I was hooked and absolutely needed to know what happened next... This story gave me strong Thursday Murder Club vibes.
Beyond the mystery, Sullivan weaves in deeper themes-blackmail, veteran PTSD, financial hardship, and disability inclusivity-that give the narrative real emotional weight.
*****
Drowning in Deception is a cozy mystery for real people. Susanna Sullivan displays a keen ear for dialogue and a sympathetic understanding of human nature. The characters are this novel's biggest asset, and they may well remind you of someone you've met in real life. I very much enjoyed reading this book and highly recommend it.
*****
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