Thriller With a Local Spin and More From the Scotts Valley Patch Boards

If you’re looking for a summer beach-read thriller with a Santa Cruz connection, check out Dead in the Water. 

This new mystery set in the competitive world of open water swimming and includes a thinly disguised version of the annual August Santa Cruz Pier Swim, according to a post on the Scotts Valley Patch boards.

Patch boards are like the bulletin board at your community center or local coffee shop. They're a great place to post when you're seeking music lessons, want to share an update on your business or need to let your neighbors know about an upcoming celebration. You can also use the boards to ask your neighbors a question or to start a local conversation.

Visit the boards for more up-to-the-minute local updates like this one.