The pumpkins are glowing, the cider is hot... and this year's Halloween festival comes with a side of murder.

When the Shadow King—an eerie figure from Cherry Blossom Bay's favorite October legend—seems to step out of folklore and into real life, Piper laughs it off as seasonal fun... until a body is found at the haunted walk-through. Now, between juggling medical exams, an overprotective partner-in-crime-solving, and a suspect list tangled with old grudges, Piper must unravel the truth before the killer disappears into the mist.

But the closer she gets to the truth, the more the shadows close in—bringing strange warnings, midnight sightings, and the unsettling feeling that the killer isn't just lurking in the festival crowds... they might be haunting her every step.

Because in Cherry Blossom Bay, not all the ghosts are make-believe... and some legends kill.

Perfect for fans of small-town snark, slow-burn chemistry, and cozy mysteries with a Halloween twist.