October arrives in Bayberry Creek with its usual fanfare-and Marina Mercer's inevitable visit. Amelia knows what to expect: demands, drama, and complications she'd rather avoid.

When a spell goes awry and accidentally summons a ghost, Amelia suddenly has a proper Victorian gentleman on her hands-one with very strong opinions about civic responsibility.

With Halloween fast approaching and mysteries piling up, Amelia faces her most puzzling case yet. Between an opinionated spirit and Marina's latest predicament, this October is shaping up to be more challenging than usual.

This Halloween, the past refuses to stay buried.