How Long to Read Missing Starr

How Long Does it Take to Read Missing Starr?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 53 minutes to read Missing Starr by Wahletta Hale

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

What is going on in this small Florida fishing village of Capwater located on a seaport? A petite, young classy lady, Darla Starr has just opened her real estate brokerage, Starr Port Realty, as a hurricane has just veered away from the little fishing village. A month later she is planning her grand opening with much excitement when she receives a mysterious letter and a phone call before going home for the night. Now frightened, she leaves her office to go to the safety of her seaside home but her vehicle will not start. The handsome police officer becomes attracted to her after assisting her to her home. Everyone awaits her arrival for the big event of her grand opening but are soon informed by the police officers that she is missing and Officer Thomas has been shot and is in a coma, not expected to live.The captain of the Capwater Police Department notifies and relays the events to Darla best friend, Kathy Lee Day. Along with her sister Erica Daniels and Kathy's German shepherd dog, Sam, they drive from Asheville, North Carolina where they both live. Kathy Lee, as a still licensed real estate broker and a mystery writer will not only keep Darla's real estate brokerage open but try to solve the mystery. The two sisters are thrown into puzzling and dangerous situations while trying to find some clues as to who has taken Darla and who shot Officer Bill Thomas. Strange things begin after Kathy Lee and Erica arrive at Kathy's cottage in Capwater, Florida. A puzzling riddle left by the intruder, who has cut off their phone and electric lines leaving them in darkness, and the riddle concerns Darla Starr. Is she dead or alive? They search Darla's cottage and find Darla is not who she says she is. After discovering a vault hidden away in the wall of Darla's master bedroom closet, they are in more fear when the FBI agents show up.Who is the man hidden out on Brad Island who has forced Cary to navigate through the rough waters of the bay to bring him supplies? Why is he watching Darla's cottage from across the bay with high powered binoculars?The FBI agent, brings to light another woman, Dusty, who has been writing in her diary for over thirty years now. She met Jim Starr when she was young while cleaning his yacht. They fell in love and planned to spend their life together. Very powerful people in the political realm and wanting Jim to be the next governor of Alabama, Jim's parents threatened her, making her disappear from Jim's life. After reuniting with Jim Starr after all these years plans are made to reveal the truths. Upon her arrival to Capwater, Jim doesn't show up and Dusty and her son, Michael, are left wondering what happened. Plans had also been made that same day with Jim and Troy Masters, the FBI agent. Jim was to give him information regarding two crooked politicians who had embezzled six million dollars. The news the next day explained it. Jim and Thelma Starr had both been killed in a boating accident on their way to Brad Island.The impending hurricane now looks like it will hit Capwater for sure. Everyone is preparing for disaster and hope that Darla and Cary won't be killed. Huddling in Kathy's cottage with Erica, Greg and Troy Masters, the FBI agent, they are all shocked as he starts unveiling the true identity of Darla and her father's hidden secrets. News media has just reported that Dusty's son, Michael, a defense attorney, has just been abducted from a courtroom in Gulf View Shores, Alabama. Who is behind all of these kidnappings, threats, and mayhem? Capwater is now filled with reporters giving the latest on the hurricane damage. The real reason they are here is not the hurricane. Spoke persons for the family of the late Jim Starr are going to give a live news conference revealing all the events, past and present and how all these people fit in together. The reporters are in media heaven as they report live from this little Florida fishing village with so many mysteries.

How long is Missing Starr?

Missing Starr by Wahletta Hale is 232 pages long, and a total of 58,464 words.

This makes it 78% the length of the average book. It also has 71% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Missing Starr Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 19 minutes to read Missing Starr aloud.

What Reading Level is Missing Starr?

Missing Starr is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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