Detective Callum "Cal" Nowak expects nothing more dangerous than crowd control at Nyes Landing's annual harvest festival and a long-awaited getaway with the man he loves. Instead, the festivities turn deadly when a young migrant worker is found murdered deep within the O'Leary farm's corn maze.
As Cal investigates, he uncovers a web of prejudice, secrets, and forbidden relationships that stretches far beyond the victim's final hours. With suspects ranging from the victim's devoted boyfriend to the family that employs her, every new clue draws him closer to a ruthless killer determined to keep the truth buried. Meanwhile, the relentless demands of the case threaten the fragile future Cal has begun to build with Demetrius.
Set against the backdrop of autumn in the Catskill Mountains, The Scarecrow's Secret is a gripping small-town mystery that blends a twisting murder investigation with the warmth-and heartbreak-of found family and enduring love.