Familiar allies. Old friends. New enemies. And a dead werewolf. Paradise Falls has never been hairier.

Chief Hazel Kinsey runs the show—crime here is about as common as a good hair day in a tornado, and peace between shifters and witches has never been smoother. Her familiar, Tizzy the squirrel, keeps Hazel entertained with her acorn-fueled antics, while her bear shifter hubby, Ford, makes her feel like the safest witch on the planet.

She should’ve known bliss never lasts. Like a vegan at a barbecue, trouble rolls into town in the form of a pack of werewolves. These furry interlopers aren’t here for the scenic hikes or the artisanal honey—oh no, they want a piece of Paradise Falls, and they’re not asking politely. When the Witch-Shifter Coalition votes to boot the wolves. The head howler throws down the gauntlet, declaring the sacred Rite of Arphlitian—a ritual fight to the death as ancient as the town’s oldest oak tree.

With no choice, the town must choose a champion. And guess who volunteers? Yep, Hazel's honey-bear, Ford. As the new mayor, Ford steps up to the challenge, determined to defend their home.

But when the alpha werewolf is found dead, all paws point to Hazel as the prime suspect. Hazel is sure someone in town is conspiring with the newcomers to take down the leadership in Paradise Falls. But who? And how far are they willing to go to ensure Ford loses the fight?

Unfortunately, in Paradise Falls, the only thing more magical than the town's charms is this unsolved mystery.