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Man in the Water: A McKenzie Novel
Paperback
Series: Mac McKenzie Novel, Book 21
Publisher Price: $20.00
ISBN13: 9781970861310
Publisher: Full House Publishing
Published: Sep 14 2026
Pages: 310
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When his wife finds the body of an Army veteran in the lake, it is inevitable that former cop, now unofficial P.I. Rushmore McKenzie will get enmeshed in a complicated case of possible murder.
It all starts with the body in the water―on what should be the first boat day of the season, McKenzie's wife Nina finds a dead Army vet. As the dock owner and the insurance companies claim that it was suicide, despite the deceased, E.J. Woods, having no obvious reason to kill himself, his widow starts acting suspiciously. McKenzie finds himself pulled into the fight when Naveah, the victim's daughter, convinced her father was murdered, asks him to investigate.
Further complicating the situation are uncooperative boaters, allegations of PTSD, and the simple fact that there was no reason for E.J. to be in the water. McKenzie's investigation unearths not only the petty squabbles surrounding the lake and its dock, but details of her father's past that Naveah is perhaps better off not knowing. With Nina haunted by dreams of the body and the legal fight over cause of death becoming increasingly nasty, McKenzie may be the only one interested in finding justice for E.J.―and uncovering the truth before another person dies.
Critical Acclaim for Man in the Water:
Housewright's style is smooth and McKenzie's smart-alecky nature is endearing and, every so often, outright funny. The mystery (provides) enough excitement to keep the pages turning, but what makes Man in the Water appealing are the vibrant Minnesota setting and the characters (especially Bizzy and a woman McKenzie meets in a VFW bar). -Mystery Scene
Housewright's sense of place in this 21st McKenzie novel is great, as usual... Even the most astute reader will not guess the motive behind the deaths... -St. Paul Pioneer Press
I was genuinely surprised to discover that Man in the Water is the twenty-first book in the McKenzie series. It reads as fresh and accessible as if it were only a few books in. Sure there's a fairly wide-ranging cast, but David Housewright makes it easy for readers to identify who's who and understand their significance in our main characters' lives. This engrossing entry is an excellent jumping-on point for anyone new to the series, and will certainly more than satisfy any established fans. -Criminal Element
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