All she needs to get a head in this world is a shovel, a pickaxe, and an alibi. In a world where crypts, secret passages, and broken cell phones are occupational hazards, psychic medium Fia, her cantankerous mentor Cam, and canine Psychopomp Zackie face another haunting challenge.

When they encounter the headless spirit of a Jacobite hero, they embark on a mission to save this cursed soul from wandering the Scottish Highlands for all eternity. But their quest for his missing head is snookered by gaps in the historical record, not to mention modern British security systems that could net them more police attention than a chip shop.

Their search is complicated by a death mask inhabited by the spirit of a Chevalier, a complex and intriguing figure from the past. This enigmatic presence could hold the key to their mission or may be manipulating them for its own ends.

An old enemy of the Chevalier puts Fia and her friends in the crosshairs, adding a dangerous twist to their already perilous journey. As Fia and Cam struggle with clues from long ago to guide their search, they rely on the support of their friends, both living and dead, to unravel the mystery.

But how can they succeed when the trail they must follow is colder than a cast-iron commode?For fans of CBS and BBC One’s Ghosts, history enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever loved a dog, the Zackie Stories offer a thrilling adventure through time and the supernatural. The Fifth novel of the ZACKIE STORIES.

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