The Face Of the Earth

What if she never came home . . . ? When Mitchell BrannonâÈçs beloved wife sets off for home after a conference, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever. Mitch returns from work early that evening, surprised that JillâÈçs car isnâÈçt in the garage. But her voice on the answering machine makes him smile. âÈêHey, babe, IâÈçm just now checking out of the hotel, but IâÈçll stop and pick up something for dinner. Love you.âÈë Hours later, Jill still hasnâÈçt returned, and MitchâÈçs irritation turns to dread. When the police come up empty, Mitch enlists the help of their next-door neighbor, JillâÈçs best friend, Shelley, to help search. As hours turn into days and days into weeks, Mitch and ShelleyâÈçs friendship grows ever closerâÈ'and decidedly more complicated. Every lead seems to be a dead end, and Mitch wonders how he can honor the vows he made to a woman who has seemingly disappeared from the face of the earth.