Dead in the Water

Published: 2026
Language: English

After surviving a near-drowning, Damon's entire life flashes before his eyes with perfect clarity—except for one disturbing detail. He sees the face of a dead boy he has no memory of ever meeting. Haunted by the image, Damon becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth of his fractured past, even if it means repeatedly risking his own life to trigger the memories again. But as he partners with a stranger willing to help him chase death, he begins to realize that some secrets are safer left forgotten.

Prose complexity: 4/10

Dark Tense Creepy

Unreliable Narrator

Mystery Psychological Thriller Suspense Thriller

John Marrs

John Marrs is a British author of psychological thrillers and speculative fiction from Northamptonshire, England. He worked for two decades as a freelance journalist, interviewing celebrities for publications including The Guardian's Guide, OK! Magazine, Total Film, Empire and The Independent, before writing fiction full-time. He self-published his early novels while commuting to work by train, building a readership that led to deals with Amazon Publishing and Penguin Random House. His novel The...