Book excerpt: This is a mystery novel that revolves around the haunted glen. Ellis Rhea, whose last seven years had been spent behind prison bars, is now a guest of Mr. Hoey Borrn's home. Mrs. Borrn is not in favor of his visit. She looks at him with something of suspicion, even distrust, in her dark eyes. Mr. Hoey tells Rhea about the haunted glen at Murrawang, and why it's named so. Rory, Mr. Hoey's son, and Rhea decide to investigate the haunted glen. Will they unravel the story of the ghost that surrounds the glen?