Murder at the Marina

THE CREWMOLLIE MCGHIE—Wanted diamonds for her anniversary, got a dilapidated sailboat instead. Focused on getting a promotion at work, investigating mysterious events at the marina, and getting rid of the unwanted boat. SCOOTER MCGHIE—Needs to up his game in the gift-giving department. Recently sold his business. Now has way too much time on his hands to devote to his midlife crisis—a sailing obsession. NANCY AND NED SCHNEIDER—Owners of the Palm Tree Marina. Nancy runs a tight ship, keeping everyone on their toes. Ned is easy-going and has a soft spot for cats. KATY AND SAM—Nancy and Ned’s grandchildren. Seven-year-old Katy takes sailing lessons, while her younger brother tags along. CAPTAIN DAN—Local boat broker. A Texan native, Captain Dan uses his dubious southern charm to try to woo the ladies. PENNY CHADWICK—Also from Texas, Penny lives aboard her boat at the marina and teaches sailing classes. SANDY AND JACK HOLT—Had hoped to be enjoying their retirement by now. Instead, Jack runs a small business from their boat, while Sandy struggles with health issues. MRS. MOTO—Sandy and Jack’s cat, a Japanese bobtail. A talkative calico with black markings on her face that resemble eyeglasses. ALEJANDRA LOPEZ—A young waitress at the Sailor’s Corner Cafe. Saving up her money in the hopes of opening up a nail salon one day. BEN MORETTI—A wannabe pirate often found drinking beer. Struggles to make ends meet. Picks up odd jobs at the marina. MR. AND MRS. DIAMOND—Mollie isn’t sure what their real names are, but she’s dubbed them “the Diamonds” on account of the wife’s sparkly diamond necklace. LOLA—A curvaceous, flirtatious redhead and Mollie’s rival for a promotion at work. BRIAN MORRISON—Works with Mollie. Impervious to Lola’s charms and rooting for Mollie to get the promotion. CHIEF DALTON AND OFFICER MOORE—Local law enforcement officers who investigate the murder at the marina. Mollie is fascinated by the chief’s eyebrows. WAYNE GRIMM AND FRED ROLLINS—Two local hooligans who are often found at the Tipsy Pirate bar. TONY DUBLONSKI—Manager of Melvin’s Marine Emporium. TIFFANY AND CHAD—Two teenagers who work at Melvin’s part-time.