The Mystery at Mountain View (The Barbara Ann Mystery Series Book 2)

vi, [2], 243, [5] pp. 8vo. Black-and-white frontispiece. Second in the Barbara Ann Mystery series. "Barbara Ann and her friends depart on the long-awaited trip to Colorado. The group first visits Yellowstone Park and the Grand Canyon, and during their stay at Yellowstone Park, a woman warns Barbara Ann about their final destination, Mountain View. When Barbara Ann tries to obtain additional information, the woman's companion prevents her from saying more. Barbara Ann wonders what is wrong at Mountain View. Barbara Ann's boyfriend, Bob Allen, has a job at Mountain View, and Barbara Ann senses that he is worried about something. Bob at first refuses to impart any information other than the fact that business is much slower than it used to be. After Barbara Ann and her friend, Beverly, witness a few strange events, including a sinister voice that comes out of nowhere and a ghostly figure floating in the air, Bob finally confesses that someone is playing ghost. Barbara Ann learns that a man, Mr. Gregory, has tried to buy the inn at a ridiculously low price. After Barbara Ann learns of a mysterious cabin in the woods that is frequented by Mr. Gregory, she and Bob Allen investigate—and nearly lose their lives!"