The eccentric, and sometimes lovable, characters of Spookie have returned for another series of mysterious adventures. Frank Lester, ex-Chicago homicide detective and mystery author, after his and Abigail's long-awaited vacation is over, and they're home again, has once more come out of retirement this time to take the position of sheriff of Spookie, because of Sheriff Mearl's murder. In this ninth Spookie Town Murder Mystery story Sheriff Lester has two town murders to solve. Harvey, the strange homeless boy that Myrtle befriended, has now been adopted by the psychic Glinda, and her husband, Doc Kyle Lester; the Lesters have also welcomed a baby girl called Amanda...and a mysterious phantom deep in the park's woods beckons Harvey, seeking his help. Old Myrtle fears the ghost girl haunting Harvey isn't what she seems. Is she a benevolent spirit or one of darkness? With his new family's support and help, Harvey will find out which one. Book #9.