Lyla Moody and her book club, the Jane Does, are hosting a Halloween party at Magnolia Manor, but when the lights come on after the staged murder, a real victim lies dead. The victim was an estranged relative of Elaine Morgan, operator of the B&B, who'd earlier been seen arguing with her about the fate of the property. Suspicion immediately falls on Elaine, and she's arrested. The Jane Does believe Elaine is innocent, and when they get the chance to team up with police officer Rosa Landry - a member of the club - they jump on it.