Forests, Fishing, & Forgery

Festival-set Southern cozy mystery at a campground

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky—where nothing is ever normal, especially during a holiday weekend.

It’s Labor Day at Happy Trails Campground, one of the busiest times of the year for campers, RV travelers, and local businesses. But the holiday rush takes a dark turn when Daniel Boone National Park faces possible closure due to a drought—and the one person with the power to shut it all down is found murdered.

With the campground at the center of the investigation, suspicion falls on both locals and visitors alike. If the park closes, Normal’s small businesses won’t survive. This scenario gives nearly everyone a motive. It turns a packed campground into a pool of suspects.

Mae West is determined to uncover the truth before the fallout destroys the town she’s grown to love. As rumors spread and tensions rise, Mae digs into campground politics, local grudges, and secrets hiding behind friendly campfire smiles.

A Southern cozy mystery is filled with small-town gossip, holiday chaos, and amateur sleuthing. It’s perfect for readers who love campground settings, festival weekends, and clean whodunits with heart.