Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah's videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Although forbidden to see each other, Ryan and Sarah continue their investigation of the mysterious happenings at the dredge by communicating through video clips, text messages, midnight meetings, and journaling. The reader may view videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Ryan and Sarah have solved one mystery...only to find themselves trapped by another. At first it seemed that the Crossbones was a secret society limited to Skeleton Creek. But now new facts are being unearthed--with new dangers attached. As they dig deeper into the hidden history of the Crossbones, Ryan records everything in his notebook--and Sarah captures everything she sees on video. As the spookiness spreads, this new mystery is going to take...

Although housebound following an eerie accident, teenaged Ryan continues to investigate the strange occurrences in his hometown of Skeleton Creek, recording his findings in a journal and viewing email video clips sent by fellow detective Sarah. The reader may view Sarah's videos on a website by using links and passwords found in the text.

Ryan and Sarah use the Raven puzzle to hunt for a new hidden treasure, but Ryan becomes increasingly fearful for their lives when Sarah takes too many risks during the cross-country trip and he realizes that the Raven might be after him.