From the bestselling author of Mrs. Rochester's Ghost comes the chilling story of a young woman who returns to her haunted childhood home to unravel the deadly mysteries of her family's past. Ava grew up in a haunted mansion, envied by all her friends. But when her mother died mysteriously there, the thrills of Blackworth Mansion became nightmares. Ava never accepted that her mother perished from natural causes, but no one would believe her. Seventeen...

"Cordelia and her friends discover a way to get rid of all the ghosts that haunt their school-but dehaunting turns out to be more complicated and dangerous than any of them considered"--

Four best friends and members of the Midnight Society get more than they bargained for when a fun summer vacation on a resort island turns into something sinister. They encounter genuine terror locked away in one of the rooms in their hotel, and try as they might to enjoy their vacation, the kids are pulled back into the mystery of the island's ghosts. This ultimately leads them to a terrifying and shocking revelation: many guests check in to room...

"Inheritance is the first in The Lost Bride Trilogy by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts--a tale of tragedies, loves found and lost, and a family haunted for generations. 1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him... Graphic designer Sonya...

Returning to New Orleans for spring break, sixteen-year-old Rebecca finds herself embroiled in another murder mystery from more than a century ago, when she meets the ghost of a troubled boy.

When her father goes away on a business trip, Rebecca is sent to post-Katrina New Orleans to stay with her aunt. Ignored by the snooty girls at her new prep school, Rebecca finds friendship with Lisette, a ghost in the famous Lafayette Cemetery. Through Lisette and new friend Anton, Rebecca learns more about the past and present of New Orleans, and uncovers startling truths about her own history. Suggested level: secondary.

"In this gripping and terrifying horror story based on true events, the President's late son haunts the White House, breaking the spirit of what remains of the First Family and the divided America beyond the residence's walls. The year is 1853. President-elect Franklin Pierce is traveling with his family to Washington, DC, when tragedy strikes. In an instant, their train runs off the rails, violently flinging passengers about the cabin. But when the...

The Mystery, Inc. gang's road trip turns scary when a monster of a storm forces them to spend the night at the Creepy Motel.

Sixth-graders Cordelia, Agnes, and Benji go on a quest to unravel the secrets of Shadow School.

The legend of the Black Barn tells of an otherwordly building that has appeared and reappeared throughout history, bringing death and madness in its wake. Now its mystery ensnares and entwines the lives of two very different men. One: a young recluse, obsessed with finding hidden clues within the city's trash. The other: a washed-up Catholic priest, finding his place in a small town that hides dark secrets. Neither of them are prepared for what's...