An anthology of horror and suspense tales arranged chronologically from early Gothic writing characterized by Mary Shelley to detective stories of today by Ellery Queen and Dorothy Sayers.
Mallory is baby-sitting for the Craines and hears a cat somewhere in the house. When she and the girls go exploring, they discover a mysterious white cat hiding in the attic.
Since even the worst players are able to hit pitches by the Sluggers' star pitcher, Zach, he and his teammates suspect that someone is stealing their signs.
When Father Higgins disappears, Johnny Dixon and Professor Childermass discover disturbing clues which lead them to England and an encounter with a long-dead knight.
