HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO CHANGE THE PAST? Two middle school kids must survive the horrific secrets of their Southern town to fix a mistake that haunts them. Product Summary Maxine and Alex are two middle school students whose curiosity always pulls them into unexpected adventures. But this Christmas, Maxine has only one mission: find the Ghost of Christmas Past—because she believes he can help her fix a moment that changed her life forever. Using a mysterious pair of spectral goggles and strange gadgets discovered in an old brown box, the duo begins uncovering the hidden, haunting history of their Southern town of Lakewood. Their search turns dangerous fast: A spectral serpent lurking in the ruins of an abandoned animal shelter. A welcoming home that transforms into a nightmare filled with monstrous insects. A drowning ghost stalking the halls of a cursed orphanage. The past is alive… and it doesn’t want to be changed. With Christmas only days away and the powerful Man with Many Names watching them from the shadows, Maxine and Alex must survive Lakewood’s darkest echoes—or risk being trapped inside them forever. Perfect for readers who love spooky adventures, STEM-powered problem-solving, and emotional holiday mysteries.