Deadly Currents (Hidden Bay, 3)

By Elizabeth Goddard

Book Overview

USA Today Bestselling Author Elizabeth Goddard Presents a Gripping Thrill Ride

Investigative journalist Cressida Dane arrives in Hidden Bay after a worldwide journey to finish her late father's manuscript on shipwrecks. As she tries to discover the story behind the "ghost ship" Specter's Bounty, her only lead is a name her father left behind--Evelyn Monroe. As Cressida uncovers more about the ship, she quickly realizes that her research has placed her in the crosshairs of dangerous forces.

County detective Braden Sanders is in Hidden Bay for one reason--to get his niece lifesaving medical treatment. To do that, he is assigned to protect Cressida from a revenge-driven enemy. Together, Braden and Cressida dig deeper to discern the myth from the facts surrounding the Specter's Bounty.

But more is brewing under the surface than they could ever imagine. Entangled in secrets, they must unravel the past before the current sweeps away their future.

Praise for the Hidden Bay Series
"A thrilling ride, perfect for devouring in one sitting."--Lynette Eason, bestselling and award-winning author, on Storm Warning

"Fans of Lynette Eason and Nancy Mehl will love this thrill-a-minute ride from Goddard."--Library Journal on Storm Warning

Brace yourself for Elizabeth Goddard's final adrenaline-inducing installment in the Hidden Bay series. This clean romantic suspense combines maritime mystery with protective hero romance that readers of Dani Pettrey and Nancy Mehl will enjoy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800747895
• ISBN13: 9780800747893
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.9" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Suspense and Ghost Ships

The suspense in this one was off the charts. Constant action from the very beginning. Cressida Valentine arrives in Hidden Bay to finish her father's legacy, a book about ship wrecks with the "ghost" ship wreck being the final one, The Specter's Bounty. She has unknowingly brought danger upon herself with trying to finish this. Braden Sanders, a local detective becomes her self appointed bodyguard after the first attempt on her life. Together they try to discover the truth behind the Specter's Bounty. Remi and Hawk and Jo and Cole from the first two books in the series make their appearances too. The story is full of suspense, great descriptions of the climate and scenery (you feel like you're there in the fog encased beach), inspiration, danger, mystery, and romance.

Nothing is as it seems.

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley with no expectations of a positive review. WOW! This is the third and final book in the Hidden Bay series. This story had me from the beginning. It brings back the great characters from books one and two with updates in their lives. This story centers around Cressida who comes to Hidden Bay to finish research for her Father's book. He was researching sunken ships. He had researched four vessels with the last one being Specter's Bounty which is also know as a ghost ship. The research into this vessel not only leaves Cressida into danger, but turns Hidden Bay into a tailspin. This book will have you on the edge of your seat as Ms. Goddard brings on romantic suspense at it's best. It is a must read.