The Missing Ones by Edwin Hill. Kensington Publishing, 2019. Adult fiction, mystery.Second in the series about Harvard librarian Hester Thursby, this tale takes place mainly off the coast on Finisterre Island. (The island in the book is fictional. Author's note says it was based on Monhegan Island.)
The missing sister and friend of the first novel (Little Comfort), Daphne, seems to have sent an urgent message to Hester. That's what brings Hester to the island. The characters on the island range from an inn keeper to the local police to seafarers. The details are delicious and reflect true Maine. Two missing boys figure into the story as well as an old Victorian house now empty and possibly used by druggies and homeless people. Hester's investigations ultimately bring Morgan, Kate, and Angela to Finisterre also. Can Hester solve the mysteries before another person is murdered and/or another child goes missing?
If you are not familiar with Edwin Hill, please do read his mysteries. I am on a tear with his novels and greatly enjoying the series. I would recommend that you read the books in order. Kate ages one year in each of the first three books so it's fun to follow along and see her progress.
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