The fair-weather friend

In her latest (following The Business Trip), Garcia once again uses multiple viewpoints to good effect. Popular Detroit Channel 9 meteorologist Faith Richards (known more for her catchy phrases and friendly nature than for her knowledge of the weather) goes missing one night between broadcasts. Her disappearance is immediately a big story that affects many, including Carol, a fan who adores Faith and is thrilled her niece Olivia has recently started an internship at Channel 9. Carol and her fellow fans are determined to discover what happened to Faith. The suspects, each with their own view of Faith, include a colleague who feels overshadowed, a former college roommate who was wronged by Faith, and a stalker. As the novel reveals each character's perspective of Faith and her disappearance, it becomes clear that the real Faith wasn't as shiny as her televised image. VERDICT Garcia's well-developed characters and steady, up-tempo pace will keep readers engaged in the mystery of the missing meteorologist. For fans of Jeneva Rose and Lucy Foley.--Jane Jorgenson