Children disappear from a school bus without a trace, an old woman strokes the head of a rag-tag doll while offering cryptic warnings about the people of the lake, a radio bulletin resurrects a ghost from the past, and an old artifact found at a flea market brings dire consequences to its new owner.From the author of A Madman's Song comes three new tales of terror set within the sleepy town of Shadow Lake, Oregon. Travel with four friends who make camp in the hills of Shadow Lake and discover the horrors of the legend firsthand. Listen to the news bulletin on the radio which forces one woman to confront her violent past, leading to a cat-and-mouse game that will threaten her very sanity. Lastly, follow a man obsessed with Halloween, and experience first-hand the deadly consequences of his ill-fated wishes.Afraid yet? Then come along. Shadow Lake awaits you.