3.54 AVERAGE

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4 ⭐️ I needed an easy read while traveling and this fit the ticket. I’m getting HOOKED on this series. It’s sort of like a murder sitcom? That’s the vibe I’m getting at least- on to the next one!

This is an easy read, full personality, non-stop action, and plot twists. Deserts, Driving and Derelicts is the 2nd installment in the Camper & Criminals cozy mystery series and I LOVED it.

Mae West is now settled into life in Normal, Kentucky and is finished making improvements to her Happy Trails Campground. Her business is booming, economy in town is up due to visitors and she has made some really close friends.

One of those close friends, Betts Hager from the Laundry Club, asks Mae to help by filling in for her at a house cleaning job. The homeowner has a prized poodle named Fifi and even has its own Nanny! Yup you heard me right a nanny, crazy right. Mae steps into the investigation when she finds the nanny dead.

I thought I had identified the killer early in the book but as I read on there were some red herrings. When the murderer was finally revealed I was partially right.

I like the hint of romance in the series, and the introduction of some new characters, which slowly fills in the scene and life in Normal. I must say I have enjoyed getting to know the residents and about life in Normal, and the Laundry Book Club. I want to be part of the gang.

With that said I am very glad I purchased the next two books in this series.

zona_reads01's review

3.75
funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
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bookwormamber's review

3.0
lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Cute series, love getting to know the characters more

Another cute cozy mystery. No gore, no steam and some crazy twists at the end!

3.5 — Cute and quick!

samondemand's review

4.5
mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: No