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In the eccentric town of Shell Bay, Natalie and her Aunt Agnes are gearing up for a Halloween season unlike any other. At the Bean Express café, a temperamental milk frother begins producing uncanny foam art that seems to predict the future, sparking local rumors of the supernatural. Meanwhile, the 'Wharf Rats'—friends Joseph, Sarah, and Jewell—stumble upon mysterious, wet footprints leading from a locked boathouse where a notorious gangster lost his life. As ghost fever grips the town, Sarah, an amateur sleuth and skeptic, refuses to believe in spirits. Recruiting a bloodhound named Chloe and diving into tide tables, Sarah launches an investigation to unmask the 'ghost.' Her midnight stakeout leads to a startling confrontation that reveals a newcomer with a hidden agenda and a secret project. This charming mystery blends seaside atmosphere, lighthearted detective work, and a touch of the unexplained, proving that Shell Bay still has a few secrets left to brew. Comparable works include The Aurora Teagarden Mysteries