This series is delightful, and much of the enjoyment comes from the great narration of Johanna Parker in the audio version. In this installment, a group of rowdy guys are having a bachelor party, a last fling before the big day. The groom goes missing, and one by one, dead bodies appear. It’s an interesting mystery, but the real fun comes from the quirky characters and their southern charm. ( )

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 the 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. ( )

Forests, Fishing and Forgery by Tonya Kappes is the third installment in A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series. Mae West owns the Happy Trails Campground in Normal, Kentucky. With it being Labor Day weekend, the campground is full plus they are hosting their monthly party. Mae gets the honor of checking in a rowdy bachelor party group who will be staying for the weekend. Willian Hinson and his groomsmen have been overindulging in alcoholic beverages. William ends up in an argument with Ranger Corbin Ashbrook and a warning from Mae to settle down or they will be tossed out. The next morning, William is missing, but they are hopeful that he just passed out in the forest and will soon return to the camp. Mae is enjoying a hike with Ty when she has to tinkle. She nips behind a tree and encounters a dead Ranger Ashbrook (at least she looked down before she did her business). Did William kill him and take off? Mae does not need another murder associated with Happy Trails, so she begins fishing for information. She is hoping William’s distraught fiancé can provide some helpful intel. Mae is also dealing with the potential closing of Daniel Boone National Park due to drought conditions, rivalry between Hank and Ty, a pregnant Fifi and finding a way to get out of her hair appointment. Come along to Normal, Kentucky to join Mae as she casts a line to reel in the killer in Forests, Fishing and Forgery.

Forests, Fishing and Forgery is a light-hearted, humorous cozy mystery. The book is well-written and has a steady pace which makes it easy to read. Mae West is a fun main character with her mass of curls, her humor, compassion, curiosity, and desire to help others. There are several quirky characters which make up The Laundry Club. They are in the book, but the ladies are not prevalent this time around. I thought Forests, Fishing and Forgery was toned down compared to the first two books in the series (I liked it). There is still plenty of wit along with small town Southern charm. I just love the description of downtown Normal, Kentucky (such a quaint and welcoming city). The mystery was not complicated and identifying the guilty party is duck soup. I like the direction Mae’s love life is headed. I believe this individual is suited to Mae’s personality (if I told you who it would spoil it for you). Little Fifi is having a rough time of it as she nears her due date. Mae will soon have the patter of little paws in her small trailer (I can just imagine the trouble they will cause). It is lovely to see Mae thriving in her new home and to see Happy Trails Campground flourishing. There are recipes and RV hacks included at the end of the book. I wonder what mischief Mae will get up to in the next A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery! ( )

Forests, Fishing and Forgery by Tonya Kappes is the third installment in A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series. Mae West owns the Happy Trails Campground in Normal, Kentucky. With it being Labor Day weekend, the campground is full plus they are hosting their monthly party. Mae gets the honor of checking in a rowdy bachelor party group who will be staying for the weekend. Willian Hinson and his groomsmen have been overindulging in alcoholic beverages. William ends up in an argument with Ranger Corbin Ashbrook and a warning from Mae to settle down or they will be tossed out. The next morning, William is missing, but they are hopeful that he just passed out in the forest and will soon return to the camp. Mae is enjoying a hike with Ty when she has to tinkle. She nips behind a tree and encounters a dead Ranger Ashbrook (at least she looked down before she did her business). Did William kill him and take off? Mae does not need another murder associated with Happy Trails, so she begins fishing for information. She is hoping William’s distraught fiancé can provide some helpful intel. Mae is also dealing with the potential closing of Daniel Boone National Park due to drought conditions, rivalry between Hank and Ty, a pregnant Fifi and finding a way to get out of her hair appointment. Come along to Normal, Kentucky to join Mae as she casts a line to reel in the killer in Forests, Fishing and Forgery.

Forests, Fishing and Forgery is a light-hearted, humorous cozy mystery. The book is well-written and has a steady pace which makes it easy to read. Mae West is a fun main character with her mass of curls, her humor, compassion, curiosity, and desire to help others. There are several quirky characters which make up The Laundry Club. They are in the book, but the ladies are not prevalent this time around. I thought Forests, Fishing and Forgery was toned down compared to the first two books in the series (I liked it). There is still plenty of wit along with small town Southern charm. I just love the description of downtown Normal, Kentucky (such a quaint and welcoming city). The mystery was not complicated and identifying the guilty party is duck soup. I like the direction Mae’s love life is headed. I believe this individual is suited to Mae’s personality (if I told you who it would spoil it for you). Little Fifi is having a rough time of it as she nears her due date. Mae will soon have the patter of little paws in her small trailer (I can just imagine the trouble they will cause). It is lovely to see Mae thriving in her new home and to see Happy Trails Campground flourishing. There are recipes and RV hacks included at the end of the book. I wonder what mischief Mae will get up to in the next A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery! ( )