When reading a novel by Dani Pettrey, you know you are in a for a ride that keeps you on the edge! The Deadly Shallows, book 3 in the Coastal Guardians series is no different. Pettrey knows how to capture the audience within the first few pages – she does just that with a mass shooting at a Coast Guard Medic graduation ceremony which draws the characters right into the action. Her characters are familiar, relatable and realistically flawed. Readers will find familiar characters from previous books and multiple developing storylines which intertwine for an intense thrill ride. As with her other books, faith and relationships are woven throughout the storyline and will engage your heart as well. If you are looking for a fast-paced read that you are ok staying up all night to finish, you have found your next book!