In her latest gripping story, bestselling author Natasha Preston takes readers on a thrilling ride with "The Haunting." Set against the backdrop of a small town still reeling from a horrific past, the tale follows Penny, a girl struggling to move on from her ex-boyfriend Nash. After his father, a notorious serial killer, was unmasked last Halloween, Penny's parents have made it clear that she should stay away from Nash and his family. However, forgetting him proves challenging for Penny, especially when the Halloween season approaches and unsettling events begin to unfold.

During a seemingly normal shopping trip for a costume, Penny's day takes a dark turn when she stumbles upon a shocking scene: a fellow student lies bleeding in a dressing room, a victim of a brutal stabbing. As whispers and accusations swirl, fingers point towards Nash and his sister Grace. Yet, as the chilling atmosphere thickens and the body count rises, Penny starts to suspect that the true killer is someone far more familiar, someone hiding in plain sight. With suspense building at every turn, "The Haunting" grips readers with its twists and turns as Penny races against time to uncover the truth while battling her own fears and desires.