Will Nightshade turn into a nightmare? The little town of Nightshade,
California, has its share of odd residents, but few horses. Jessica
Walsh is at a party on the beach when she sees a ghostly white mare
running through the surf. Soon after, Nightshade residents begin
suffering from night terrors -- and some even die in their sleep. Could
the "night mare" from the beach be to blame? Jessica enlists the help of
her psychic neighbor, Daisy Giordano, to help her crack the case.
Jessica's sophomore year has lots of other excitement, including the
arrival of her boyfriend Dominic's ex in Nightshade, as well as his
upcoming tour with his band, Side Effects May Vary. There are also
equestrian lessons, where Jessica meets a strange girl who can talk to
horses but is uncomfortable around people. Could she have something to
do with the night mare? And what about the famous artist whose
previously bland landscapes have morphed into haunting works depicting
people's secret fears? It's a lot for a fifteen-year-old to deal with,
but will Jessica let Nightshade be taken over by evil? In your dreams!