For Molly Hanson, nothing ever seems to happen in her sleepy fishing village of Smithtown, until news of multiple local girls' disappearances has the worried townsfolk smelling more than just low tide.Armed with a strong sense of misdirection, questionable television detective show methods, and random clues from Santa Claus, Molly sets out to unravel the case, but can she put an end to this mystery before another girl vanishes? Or will her nosy suspicions land her in troubled water deeper than the harbor at high tide? The Island Stood Still is for fans of cozy mysteries, sharp wit, and those who believe detective work starts with trespassing and ends with snacks.