Molly's world turns upside down when her parents mysteriously vanish, leaving her in the care of a sinister stranger claiming to be her great-uncle. As she's forced to live with this eerie man who locks her in her room at night and never seems to eat, Molly can't shake the feeling that he bears an uncanny resemblance to the Skeleton Man from her father's Mohawk folktales. Isolated and disbelieved by most adults, Molly must rely on her wits, her lucid dreams, and the support of her compassionate teacher to uncover the truth and save herself and her parents.

Drawing on Indigenous lore and blending elements of mystery, horror, and magical realism, Joseph Bruchac crafts a spine-tingling tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.