# Missing In Death
## Introduction
- **Exclusive J.D. Robb Short Story**
- Brief overview of the setting: Staten Island ferry.
- Introduction of the central mystery: A tourist witnesses something suspicious.
## Part I: The Disappearance
- **The Witness on the Ferry**
- Description of the tourist and her actions before vanishing.
- Initial confusion among passengers when she goes missing.
- **Homicide Lieutenant Eve Dallas Called In**
- Eve Dallas arrives at the scene to investigate.
- Early theories about what might have happened (jumped overboard, still onboard).
- **Eve’s Team Begins Investigation**
- Collection of witness statements from other passengers.
- Discovery of surveillance footage from the ferry cameras.
## Part II: Unraveling Lies
- **The Web of Deception**
- Several individuals aboard the ferry are found to be lying about their whereabouts or activities.
- Tension builds as Eve uncovers inconsistencies in testimonies.
- **Clues Point to Intimidation**
- Evidence emerges suggesting someone is trying to cover up the truth.
- Patterns of intimidation and threats against potential witnesses begin surfacing.
- **Revenge Motive**
- Hints of a larger scheme involving revenge or retaliation.
- Connections between characters reveal hidden grudges or past conflicts.
## Part III: Race Against Time
- **Pressure Mounts for Eve**
- Eve realizes time is critical; the longer the woman remains missing, the less likely she will be found alive.
- Eve's instincts drive her deeper into uncovering secrets.
- **Key Breakthroughs**
- Important evidence discovered linking suspects to the crime.
- Surveillance video reveals key moments leading up to the disappearance.
- **Confrontation with Suspects**
- Eve narrows down the list of suspects based on motives and opportunities.
- High-stakes interrogations lead to shocking revelations.
## Part IV: Resolution
- **The Truth Revealed**
- Explanation of what the tourist saw that put her life in danger.
- Identification of the perpetrator(s) behind the disappearance.
- **Justice Served**
- Perpetrators brought to justice through Eve’s relentless pursuit of truth.
- Reflection on themes of integrity, courage, and justice.
- **Closure for Characters**
- Final thoughts from Eve and her team after resolving the case.
- Foreshadowing connections to future books in the series ("Kindred in Death" and "Fantasy in Death").
## Epilogue
- **Reflection on Humanity**
- Broader commentary on human nature and consequences of greed/revenge.
- Setup for upcoming stories within the series timeline.