When Clara Fitzwater and her quirky crew roll into Cactus Creek in their trusty van, Bread Loaf, they’re expecting a lighthearted escape, cheering on her old theater pal Archie in his starring role in The Desert Deception. But the weathered Cactus Playhouse has other plans. Flickering lights, eerie creaks, and whispers of a ghost tied to the stage’s shadowy past hint at more than just faulty wiring. As opening night looms, Clara’s gut tells her someone, or something, is pulling strings behind the scenes. Is it Old Man Pritchard, the long-dead owner, haunting the boards? Or a flesh-and-blood saboteur out to dim Archie’s spotlight? In a desert town blooming with secrets, Clara’s about to uncover a drama that’s anything but scripted. Humorous summer read small town mystery! Catch the whole series