Deserts, Driving, and Derelicts: A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery Series by Tonya Kappes

Mae West is finally getting settled into owning an RV park, Happy Trails Campgrounds, when a blast from the past comes to visit. Her foster brother Bobby Ray is passing through and needs a place to stay, a job, and a little bit of money. Mae doesn’t have too much time to visit as she is helping out the pastor’s wife at her cleaning business.

While Mae is trying to make sure that Tammy Jo’s house is in perfect condition for the annual Kentucky Kennel Association’s annual visit, the dog nanny is found stabbed to death. Not only is Tammy Jo a suspect, leaving her dog Fifi in Mae’s care, but also Bobby Ray is mixed up in all this mess. Can Mae sort through all the clues and find the real murderer?

This book is full of southern charm, witty characters, madcap adventure, a little bit of romance, and a lot of reading enjoyment. You will enjoy this second book in the series and will jump at the chance to read more.