A camping trip to South Carolina’s Poinsett Park turns deadly when PI Liz Adams’ husband discovers a body in the lake. Amid camping calamities, Liz and her lie-detecting Lab, Duke, rush to identify the killer—leading to a shocking twist of karma.
A Camping Conundrum
A Liz Adams Mystery #5
by Stacy Wilder
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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?
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Stacy Wilder is the author of the Liz Adams Mystery Series. In addition to cozy mysteries, Stacy writes 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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Here’s a special recipe from Stacy for you to enjoy while reading A Camping Conundrum!
S’mores Bars
Makes 16 bars
Ingredients:
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 heaping cup store bought marshmallow crème
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan on all sides. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, graham cracker crumbs, baking powder, and salt. Pour the flour mixture into the large bowl and beat on medium speed until combined. Spread two-thirds of the dough into the pan. Then spread the marshmallow crème on top. Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the crème. Form the remaining dough into 8-10 round balls and then flatten. Layer the flattened dough in intervals on top of the cholate chips, leaving some of the marshmallow/chocolate chip areas exposed. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool. Once cooled, cut into squares.
Enjoy!
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I would enjoy reading this. Sounds like a good cozy mystery.
Looks fantastic, I love mysteries.
The cover of this book is amazing and it sounds like my kind of read.
Sounds like a nice cozy mystery.
Love books like this the book cover is just amazing love excerpt too so excited to read books from this author who is new to me
Thanks so much for all for the wonderful comments. My cover designer is amazing!
A couple of fun facts about A Camping Conundrum:
PI Liz Adams's Girl Scout camping experience is based on something that happened to me at that age but in Audubon Park in New Orleans.
Several of the businesses in the nearby town of Sumter are based on local businesses in Houston - fictionalized and transplanted there - including the insurance agency, the breakfast and lunch spot, and the tavern.
Liz's sidekick, Duke, is loosely based on our own Lab, Eve. Although she can't detect when people are lying, she's a communicator!
I hope you enjoy the story. I had a ton of fun writing it.
Love books like this the book cover is amazing love excerpt looking forward to reading print books 📚 by this author who is new to me
Looks like a good read
What a great mystery read!
Thank you for the excerpt.
I like cozy mysteries, and haven't read any of this series as yet.
this book looks really intriguing!
I love cozy mysteries.
I would love to read this book. I don't like camping either but I love dogs!
A Camping Conundrum looks awesome! I love a good murder mystery!
Looks like a wonderful book!
Loving the cover
Looks like a good book.
The book sounds like a fun read. Love the cover, too!
Looks like a good read. Love the cover.
Sounds like a good book.
How are you?
Looks very exciting Do you write in a daily journal?
Hi Heather,
I do. I journal every morning. Often ideas for the stories will bubble up while I'm writing. My day doesn't go right if I skip that.
How about you? Do you journal?
Take care,
Stacy
Do you have any advice for new writers?
Hi Jamie,
I do. When I finally got serious about finishing the first book, Charleston Conundrum, I set three goals 1) Take classes on the craft of writing. I gobbled up every writing class on MasterClass and any free class I could find. 2) Enter contests that offer feedback. I entered The Emily and another national contest that no longer exists. The feedback not only helped me identify my genre, it also gave me confidence to move forward. 3) Join a writer's group. I joined League of Romance Writers. Even though it's romance focused, they have writer's across all genres. And lastly, persevere. The initial learning curve can be daunting, and it's a long game. If it's your passion, as it is mine, it's pure joy crafting the stories and interacting with other readers and authors. Good luck!
love the cover, the excerpt sounds really good
Sounds like an amazing read.
I like the book details.
This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
As a dog lover, I really appreciate the addition of the pup in the who-done-it solving of the mystery! This really sounds like it would be light hearted while still keeping you guessing with twists and turns!
This sounds like a good mystery
Sounds like an interesting murder mystery. Would enjoy reading the whole series.
I love me a good mystery. Thanks for the giveaway, and the recipe!
This series seems to be the kind to keep you guessing! I need to get crackin on the first one to catch up!
Hi Jennifer,
Even though it's a series, the books do not have to be read in order : )
The book cover draws you right into the story. It really makes me want to get to reading because it's something that I would enjoy.
I always enjoy a good mystery.
I like book details
I love cozy mysteries and this one sounds great! I like the cover!
I love the cover, too cute.
MYSTERY ARE MY FAVORITE
What a great book and series! I enjoy reading cozy mysteries with a dog as an important character.
I usually enjoy mystery novels, so this one looks good to me. I like the cover image with the dog and the tent. ⛺️ Thanks for sharing!
love
The lab is very cute!