A haunted hayride. A masked figure in the woods. And a mystery so spooky, even Peebly's fur is on edge. Twelve-year-old Tori and her black cat sidekick, Peebly, are ready for pumpkins and kettle corn at Pinewood's Fall Festival-not ghost sightings and sabotage. But when the town's beloved haunted hayride is suddenly shut down after a series of chilling pranks, suspicion creeps in like fog through the woods. From staged scarecrows to glowing lantern tricks, Tori knows someone is pulling strings from the shadows. And with the drama club acting... well, extra dramatic... it's clear this mystery has more twists than a corn maze at midnight. Armed with her trusty notebook, a flashlight, and a fearless feline with a knack for catching creeps, Tori dives headfirst into her most theatrical case yet. Perfect for young readers who love clever sleuths, quirky towns, and just the right amount of goosebumps.