True friendships aren't made at the playground or by living next door to someone; they are garnered through paranormal experiences. In the town of Beacon Point, inexplicable activities take place that affect only children. Oblivious to parents and adults, century-old anthropomorphic crows, deer, scarecrows, and more wreak havoc on the innocent. After being repeatedly plagued by the shape-shifting creatures, a motley crew of six kids bands together to stop the malevolence once and for all. Along the journey, they discover a camaraderie among one another. The story incorporates snippets of Bcon Radio Mystery Show, hosted by Alan Graves, who provides history of the spooky town and its ominous woods. Known for his illustrations in horror literature, Henderson makes his writing debut in this chiller for children. Included are images reminiscent of Stephen Gammel's artwork from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Though there are a few abrupt moments to the story that leave some unanswered questions, readers' thirst for horror will surely be satiated in this novel.