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- Tonya Kappes Books
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- Publication date
- July 31, 2018
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Festival-set Southern cozy mystery at a campgroundWelcome 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, giving nearly everyone a motive—and turning 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 filled with small-town gossip, holiday chaos, and amateur sleuthing, perfect for readers who love campground settings, festival weekends, and clean whodunits with heart. Read more
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| Publisher | Tonya Kappes Books |
|---|---|
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | July 31, 2018 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 1.5 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Really good book
Format: Kindle
This is a really good book and a great series. The characters are quirky and lovable. The plot is well thought out and you can't help but cheer for Mae to solve the mystery. Love Fifi too. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2026 by Elizabeth F.
A Very Entertaining Read!
Format: Kindle
Dollycas’s Thoughts We are back at the Happy Trails Campground in Normal Kentucky for the Labor Day weekend. Campground owner Mae West has a lot on her plate with the campground fully booked and her little dog Fifi due to give birth to three puppies any day. She is also worried about the drought in the area that could shut down her camp and other local businesses. Her romantic life is in flux too. Mae’s current guests include some rowdy men celebrating the long weekend with a bachelor party. The groom, William gets into an argument with Ranger Corbin Ashbrook. The bachelors are warned if they cause any more trouble she will boot them from the campground. The next morning William is missing and Ranger Corbin Ashbrook is dead. Mae knows another murder is bad for business so she starts her own little investigation to get things back to as normal as things in Normal can be as quickly as she can. I am enjoying the characters in this series so much. Each is unique in their own way and very cleverly written. I love the way Mae has become close with so many people and that she has grown comfortable running the campground even though she still has things to learn like how to keep her business going in times when a drought strikes. The Laundry Club members are quite a group. Gossip, information, book clubs, and more, these ladies are a hoot. They have also become great friends to Mae. So we have a missing groom and a dead ranger. There has to be a connection, right? Ms. Kappes has tangled things up in a terrific way that keeps both readers and Mae on their toes. Throw in another murder, pick up the pace, throw in some twists and turns, a rumor or two, and the author takes her readers on one heck of a trip. I did figure most of the mystery before all was revealed but with the quirky characters in Normal that did not deter my enjoyment of this story. I was excited to see the pups be born and what was going to happen with Mae’s romantic life and if she was going to actually go to her hair appointment and how that would turn out. All the subplots meshed so nicely with the mystery. There is always something happening at Happy Trails Campground and Ms. Kappes takes the time to give us detailed accounts so we feel we are right there on the scene. Whether it be out on a hiking trail or at the birth of Fifi’s puppies, at other campground events, or when there is a shocking discovery, all was easily crystal clear in my mind. Forests, Fishing, & Forgery is just the 4th installment of what is now a 33-book series. It will take me quite some time to get caught up but each visit to Normal Kentucky has been fun and entertaining. I hope I get to visit again soon.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2023 by Lori Caswell/Dollycas
forests, fishing & forgery
Format: Kindle
this is a truly wonderful series! The interesting complex and quirky characters have captured my heart! Lots of twists and turns in this enjoyable story with murder and mayhem, mystery and had me guessing up to the last page! A fun read and a real page turner! I am so happy I found this author! A must must read! I am off to read the next book in this series!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022 by charlene
FIFI has her puppies
Format: Kindle
I love the way the story line is going one way then bam there’s a twist!! It’s funny and filled with quite a few interesting characters that make The Who done it a surprise!! I’m glad that I actually met a Forest Ranger that introduced me to the first novel!! We did a group hike and I was the only one that showed up that morning!! I am a happy camper and I’m hooked!!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2026 by Rebecca Reyes
Book 3
Format: Kindle
This Author needs a better editing company There mistakes in the story even an amateur can find! Same people in each book with multiple murders! How many tiny towns actually have murders like that ? Stories are the same without much character development! In this book Mae West got a hair cut, that's her personal growth . I liked book one the most!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2021 by Rosemary
Return to the Happy Trails Campground for a Labor Day weekend filled with romance and murder.
Format: Kindle
Each book in this series is even better than the one before. I loved returning to the small town of Normal, Kentucky and becoming reacquainted with the residents. It is an easy book to read and a hard one to put down! It is Labor Day weekend and the Happy Trails Campground is full. However, the threat of closing part of the adjacent Daniel Boone National Forest due to drought is a serious cause of concern. But we soon find out that there are other immediate issues that need attention – such as finding a killer! Once again, campground owner Mae West finds herself involved with the investigation. Add in a touch of romance (will it be Hank or Ty?) and Fifi, the purebred poodle given to Mae after she was spoiled for breeding by an encounter with a pug at Happy Trails, and you have all the elements for a page-turning story. Tonya Kappes provides a great plot, fun characters, and witty dialogue. Although this is the third book in the series, it can be read as a standalone novel. I’ve already pre-ordered book 4 and look forward to reading it when it is released next month.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2018 by Mary F.
Fun easy to read series
Format: Kindle
I started this series a couple of weeks ago. I am now starting book 11 and catching up on some reviews. It is a fun series that is easy to read. After losing everything Mae finds new friends in a new city with new challenges and now mysteries. Seeing how protective of her friends she is and how determined to find out the truth so her friends are fine is wonderful to read. I also enjoy that the main setting is a family campground. I would recommend this series.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2023 by DKW
Happy Campers!
Format: Kindle
Love the story lines and the characters. Makes U feel right at home. Great friendships. Very family friendly. And plenty of activity going on.
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2025 by Betty Lafferty