The sixth book in the Otter Lake Mystery series by Auralee Wallace is titled HAUNTED HAYRIDE WITH MURDER. While I have not read any of the other books in the series, I do feel that HAUNTED HAYRIDE WITH MURDER can be read as a stand-alone novel. In this book, it is close to Halloween and everyone is on high alert after the foot of a missing local is found in the woods by a group of teens.

Wallace as created the perfect Halloween read with suspense and mystery lurking just beyond the next page. HAUNTED HAYRIDE WITH MURDER is sure to make you question every bump in the night. You may even sleep with the lights on! The character list is a relatable and realistic group that is sure to make you laugh one minute and almost cry the next. They are well rounded and have interesting backstories that help to mesh with the storyline creating a truly memorable read.

HAUNTED HAYRIDE WITH MURDER starts out slow but quickly picks up with many twists and turns along the way. The ending will surprise you and you will not see it coming. This cozy mystery would make the perfect read to cuddle my a warm fire with a large cup of tea on these crisp Autumn nights. After reading HAUNTED HAYRIDE WITH MURDER, I know want to read the other books in the Otter Lake Mystery series.