Darcy Sweet, mayor of Misty Hollow, is no stranger to mysteries, but when a box of old books filled with cryptic notes arrives at the library, she finds herself in a puzzle unlike any other.
Smudge is home alone while Darcy and Jon are away on their honeymoon. A surprise visit from an old friend who needs his help to solve a mystery has Smudge heading out on a road trip.
Francieโs accidentally tapped into dark magic powers, her best friend is accused of murder and thereโs a cursed book hidden somewhere in townโฆ If Francie wants to crack the case, sheโll need her grumpy cat, an octogenarian mentor and every trick in the book!