Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Finished another one. For some reason I keep reading haha. The same story as before:
- Every murder revolves around her somehow
- Hank says “don’t go snooping”
- She says “well I have to because of x,y,z” (I think it’s due to her family trauma).
- She thinks its person A, B, C, or D (but is wrong)
- She goes looking for more clues and finds out who it is and almost dies
- Then some romantic element happens
That’s every story in a nutshell yet I’m still reading them haha.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers by Tonya Kappes takes us back to Normal, Kentucky. Mae West receives the key to the city for her work in transforming Happy Trails Campground which helped increase the town’s economy. The shops in town are now thriving thanks to Mae and her creative ideas. Principal Donald Bass invites Mae to teach a six weeks economics course at Normal High School, and she cannot wait to get started. After the party, Mae decides to take some food over to Coach Scott Goodman, the high school’s economic teacher, to see what he thinks of her ideas. She finds him on the floor of his trailer with an arrow in his back. Scott was also the coach for the Archery and Rifle Club. Immediately people start phoning the camp and canceling their reservations. If tourism does not pick back up, Mae could lose her beloved campground. Mae and the Laundry Club gather together to work up a plan to solve Scott’s murder. Violet Rhinehammer, new editor-in-chief of Normal Gazette, wants them to join forces and Mae reluctantly agrees. Mae soon has a list of suspects that include angry parents, disgruntled students, and the victim’s wife. Her investigation takes a turn when the killer strikes again. Mae needs to work quickly to find the executioner before she ends up his next target.
It is always a delight to visit Normal, Kentucky with its charming shops and quirky residents. Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers is the sixth book in A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series. I suggest that you read the series in order. It will give you a better understanding of Mae, her friends, the campground and the town. Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers contains good writing and a snappy pace. Mae West is quite a character (starting with her name). She loves her trailer, her friends, boyfriend and her dog, Fifi. Mae is happy that she has been able to turn Happy Trails into a thriving enterprise and it has helped improve the town’s economy. The last thing she expected is a key to the city and an opportunity to teach economics at the high school. The murder of Scott Goodman is threatening her livelihood and that of her friends. Mae and her close group of friends (called the Laundry Club) are quick to gather together and form a plan. Mae and her friends never fail to entertain. I like that they have such a close friendship. There are three murders in the book which is not good for tourism and Violet, of course, is reporting all the details in the Normal Gazette. There is active investigating with Hank repeatedly telling Mae to quit (she is not going to listen, but he wants to keep her safe). The mystery is clever, and I believe some readers will be surprised when the solution is revealed. I enjoy the descriptions of the picturesque Normal. The Laundry Club sounds like a cozy establishment. I would love to work on a puzzle there and catch up with friends while doing my laundry. I had to laugh when the ladies discussed getting detective licenses (Hank would have a fit). The beauty shop, Cute-icles sounded unique (poor Mae ended up with an unfortunate nail polish color). Tonya Kappes conversational writing style along with her friendly characters and attractive town will keep you riveted until the very last word. Do not miss out on Mae’s latest adventure in Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers.
It is always a delight to visit Normal, Kentucky with its charming shops and quirky residents. Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers is the sixth book in A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery series. I suggest that you read the series in order. It will give you a better understanding of Mae, her friends, the campground and the town. Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers contains good writing and a snappy pace. Mae West is quite a character (starting with her name). She loves her trailer, her friends, boyfriend and her dog, Fifi. Mae is happy that she has been able to turn Happy Trails into a thriving enterprise and it has helped improve the town’s economy. The last thing she expected is a key to the city and an opportunity to teach economics at the high school. The murder of Scott Goodman is threatening her livelihood and that of her friends. Mae and her close group of friends (called the Laundry Club) are quick to gather together and form a plan. Mae and her friends never fail to entertain. I like that they have such a close friendship. There are three murders in the book which is not good for tourism and Violet, of course, is reporting all the details in the Normal Gazette. There is active investigating with Hank repeatedly telling Mae to quit (she is not going to listen, but he wants to keep her safe). The mystery is clever, and I believe some readers will be surprised when the solution is revealed. I enjoy the descriptions of the picturesque Normal. The Laundry Club sounds like a cozy establishment. I would love to work on a puzzle there and catch up with friends while doing my laundry. I had to laugh when the ladies discussed getting detective licenses (Hank would have a fit). The beauty shop, Cute-icles sounded unique (poor Mae ended up with an unfortunate nail polish color). Tonya Kappes conversational writing style along with her friendly characters and attractive town will keep you riveted until the very last word. Do not miss out on Mae’s latest adventure in Canyons, Caravans and Cadavers.
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced