As the small community of Canyon Creek gathers for the annual Christmas parade, there is only one thing missing - Santa. The citizens of Canyon Creek look forward to the annual Christmas festivities. As anticipation builds with each passing float in the parade, everyone eagerly awaits the first glimpse of Santa. Katy and a small group of volunteers have worked tirelessly to deliver a holiday celebration to the small community, but will it go off without a hitch murder?

In Canyon Creek, every scarecrow has a story. Does one story end in murder? As the weekend of the Fall Festival approaches, Kate finds herself removed from the volunteer committee by the new principal at the school. Will Kate keep her cool or will she find herself accused of murder?