Watcher in the Piney Woods (Mysteries through History Book 9)

As the Civil War nears its end, Cassie Willis lives on a small Virginia farm with her family while her father and brother Jacob fight for the Confederate army. When news arrives that Jacob has been killed, Cassie and her dog, Hector, seek solace in a secret thicket deep in the piney woods where she and Jacob used to meet. There, Cassie discovers the remains of a campsite and realizes someone has been living in their special place. Startled, she attempts to leave but encounters a Confederate deserter. With Hector's help, she manages to escape, though the man's threatening behavior and wild expression haunt her. Shortly after, Cassie begins to feel watched, and items start disappearing from the farm. She must determine whether the deserter has returned to carry out his threats or if another danger lurks in the woods. This ebook includes a historical afterword.