by Stacy Wilder
About A Camping Conundrum
A Camping Conundrum: A Liz Adams Mystery
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Setting – Poinsett Park, SC
Publisher : Wild Hawk Press (April 28, 2025)
Number of Pages : 137 Pages
Hardcover ISBN-13 : 979-8990783133
Paperback ISBN-13 : 979-8990783126
Digital ASIN : B0F6MCFQFT
Audio ASIN B0F7GMFQ58
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?
Liz Adams O’Connor is going camping. Reluctantly. But her husband Brad wants to go to the park he and his family went to when he was growing up, a place he has fond memories of from before the time his sister died. So Liz is determined to grin and bear it for Brad’s sake, even though doing so means she keeps her own childhood camping-related trauma to herself.
After some teenage thieves are caught stealing from campsites, Liz hopes that’s the end of the mysteries they’ll face on this outing. But when Brad finds the body of a much-despised landlord for several local businesses while he’s out running, he finds himself reliving the trauma of his sister’s drowning. Liz turns her mind to solving a murder, and she and Duke, her truth-sniffing dog, get to checking out the multitude of suspects (because so many people have reason not to like the landlord).
This book was short but mighty! Stacy Wilder packs quite an adventure into 140 pages. She gives us plenty of red herrings to chase, with several people having good reason to dislike their now deceased landlady (or spouse, as the case may be). Liz and Brad each have their own baggage to unpack on this trip, but when it counts, they support each other. And Duke is, as always, a delightful addition to the story. It was a quick, enjoyable read and a great addition to the series.
And whether you like camping or not, you can enjoy this delicious macaroni salad (and of course you should make it with Duke’s mayo – none better!). Pasta salad is a staple at our house in the summer (which lasts for eight months in Louisiana, if you didn’t know), and I expect we’ll love this one!
Ken’s Macaroni Salad
Serves 8-10
(compliments of our friend, Ken Madliger, who says anyone who doesn’t like it must leave! At times, I eat this for breakfast! Delicious.)
Ingredients:
16 ounce package of elbow macaroni small
3 jalapeno peppers
2 bunches green onions
4 celery sticks with leaves
1/3 cup parsley
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup green olives with pimento (sliced)
4 hardboiled eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup real mayonnaise
Smoked paprika to taste
Hard boil 4 eggs, peel and slice. Set aside. Cook macaroni according to directions on package and drain. Chop celery, onion, jalapeno (core and remove seeds to reduce the heat), green olives, and parsley. Place drained pasta in a large mixing bowl and add the chopped ingredients. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, mayo, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing into the salad and toss to combine. Add the sliced eggs and gently toss. Dust the top with smoked paprika. Cover and refrigerate until cold.
Enjoy!
About Stacy Wilder
Stacy Wilder writes mysteries, 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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