A camping trip to South Carolina’s Poinsett Park turns
deadly when PI Liz Adams’ husband discovers a body in the lake. Amid camping
calamities, Liz and her lie-detecting Lab, Duke, rush to identify the
killer—leading to a shocking twist of karma.
A Camping Conundrum
A Liz Adams Mystery #5
by Stacy Wilder
Genre: Cozy Mystery
A heart-pounding cozy mystery filled with twists, turns, and
canine charm. Perfect for fans of page-turning whodunits and outdoor
adventures!
Private Investigator Liz Adams isn’t thrilled when her husband, Brad, suggests
a camping getaway to South Carolina’s picturesque Poinsett Park. The mention of
camping brings back a haunting memory of a childhood Girl Scout trip that went
terribly wrong. But for Brad, the park is a refuge—a chance to relive happy
moments from his past.
The long weekend escape takes a dark turn when Brad discovers a woman’s
lifeless body in the park’s peaceful lake. The victim, the landlady of a strip
center in the neighboring town of Sumter, was notorious for making enemies
among her tenants. With no shortage of motives but no clear suspects, Liz and
her truth-sniffing Labrador, Duke, embark on a quest to identify the culprit.
As Liz races to uncover the truth and put the killer in jail, the couple
experiences one camping disaster after another. Will justice be served? Or will
an unexpected twist of karma change everything?
Review: What could possibly go wrong at a camping trip…again? Liz was sure that this camping trip wouldn’t be like the one she had at Girl Scouts with that scary robbery. Who would’ve thought that there would’ve been a string of robberies where Liz and her husband were going to set up camp?
As a P.I, Liz thought she could look into the robberies. You easily fall into the quaint diary narrative as Liz relays her camping journey and her connection to the small town, where apparently every shop owner had a shared hatred for their landlady. Soon, the greedy landlady was found dead in the water. The death could’ve been accidental, but Liz’s instinct told her something else. Could any one of the residents have killed her? And what about that drunk husband who despised her? The case was on.
The narrative was simple and fair. Sometimes the pace lagged a bit and the conclusion wasn’t quite that exciting. I liked how Liz used her trusty dog as a lie detector. A quick and quirky mystery!
Rating:
4 stars
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Stacy Wilder is
the author of the Liz Adams Mystery Series. In addition to cozy mysteries,
Stacy writes children’s stories, short stories, and poetry. Her mission is to
deliver a delightful story to readers of all ages while benefiting a larger
community. She donates a portion of the proceeds from the sales of her books to
causes that help the homeless, both people and pets.
Beyond writing,
Stacy is deeply devoted to her faith, family, and her beloved Labradors. She is
also enthusiastic about the causes she supports, the beauty of art, the
serenity of the beach, the adventure of travel, and the joy of reading.
She and her
husband live in Houston, TX with a totally spoiled Labrador named Eve.
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