An Empty Seat on the Ferry: A Covington Mystery

No one, not even her parents, particularly cared for sad and lonely Melinda Marie Swinson, so when she vanished without a trace from the Martha's Vineyard ferry, the investigation into her disappearance was notably half-hearted.But it was just the kind of story that would attract the attention of journalist-sleuths Rob and Jennie Covington, whose cold-case exploits had led to a best-selling true crime novel. The Covingtons, having moved to the island after unraveling the mystery behind a buried time capsule in Maryland, are intrigued by Mellie’s story, as well as that of an overworked single mother named Agnes Freeman, who mysteriously disappeared 20 years later.Ever the competitors, Jennie and Rob joust over which will make a better subject,and a better story,for their next foray into the world of mystery.Did Mellie jump?Was Agnes kidnapped? Everyone seems to think so, but Rob and Jennie aren’t so sure. An Empty Seat on the Ferry is a fast-reading mystery full of interesting people and smart, clever dialogue that will keep readers involved right up until the end. In addition to Rob and Jennie, the book introduces several new characters, including Alvin Funderburk, the crusty newspaper publisher who tells Rob the story of the girl on the ferry, and Sammie Ellsworth, the Massachusetts State Police detective who gets involved with Jennie in the search for Agnes Freeman. An Empty Seat on the Ferry continues the series that started with the well-received Time Capsule.