From Kidwelly, Wales in 1675 to the present Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia comes an ancient curse that results in death. Only Penny and Chris know the secret. Only they can stop the Druid Oak. can they do it in time to prevent another death on All Hallow's Eve?

A fourth generation daughter of the mountains, Lou Kassem lives in Blacksburg, VA. She has always "told stories." Writing novels followed naturally. She has published eleven books for young people. "The laughter and tears associated with growing up fascinate me. Since each young person is different I never run out of material."