Glue, Ghouls and Murder
The story · spoiler-free
The Daniels family has poured their time, craft supplies, and ingenuity into turning Maple Creek’s old mill into a Halloween attraction. Leo builds the sets, Lila creates the atmosphere, Legend brings the mechanical scares to life, and Lucy returns home to help. But Councilman Arthur Miller is watching for a reason to shut the project down.
When Miller is found dead inside the attraction, the family’s hard work becomes a crime scene—and their livelihood is put at risk. With rumors spreading and powerful interests circling the riverfront, Lila and her family must follow the clues beneath the special effects to uncover what really happened.
The scares were supposed to be make-believe.A charity haunted house · Family under suspicion · Riverfront secrets
Craft along with the book
Three Halloween projects from the reader extras.
Spooky Haunted Mill Luminary
Turn a recycled box into a little haunted mill with glowing windows. An indoor project inspired by Maple Creek’s Halloween haunt.
Make this craftNo-Sew Ghost Garland
Make soft, wispy ghosts for a mantel, doorway, bookcase, or dry covered porch. A slightly crooked ghost only adds personality.
Make this craftBlack Cat Pumpkin Porch Sitter
Turn a no-carve pumpkin into a watchful porch cat. Use a faux pumpkin to keep your decoration for future Halloweens.
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