The people of Nightshade, California, are dying in their sleep, and fifteen-year-old paranormal warrior Jessica Walsh is determined to find the killer . . . or killers. Justice isnt the only thing on Jessicas mind, however. Some days shes not sure which is worsehaving a creepy clown lurking outside her window or having her rock star boyfriends hot ex-girlfriend drop by for a surprise visit. Could the ex be behind the dastardly doings in town?Or could the disturbing works of a strange painter somehow at the heart of the mystery? Jessica is losing sleepbut shes got tofigure out what's going onbefore the night terrors strike again.