Falling leaves, chill winds, shorter days . . . and spooky houses. Halloween in Maine transports part-time reporter Lucy Stone into cozy heaven. Until someone goes missing . . .

A woman with many hats, Lucy Stone is rarely on time, but shes nevertoo late to catch the important news in the Maine coastal town of Tinkers Cove. Sometimes it might even make the front page of thePennysaver, the towns weekly paper. For example, the latest out of the basement town hall meeting is that the dilapidated house across the street from the elementary school will not be condemned. In fact, a local inspection has proved its structurally sound. Even more surprising, newcomers to Tinkers Cove are about to close on their soon-to-be new home.
 
Despite rumors that the house is a haven for ghosts, Ty and Heather Moon soon take residence. But strangely, theyre not exactly receptive to the towns welcoming committee. Odder still are the noises and flickering lights erupting from the house at all hours. And when a local boy goes missing near the house, its up to Lucy Stone to unravel the mystery of the eccentric couple and their increasingly frightful behavior.